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Research We Fund

We fund research throughout the UK which is taking us closer to a cure and improves the lives of those living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Together we can and will find a cure for MND.

Our vision is of a world without MND. The only way that this vision can be realised is through progress in MND research.

Our 2017-2020 Research Strategy intends to adopt an integrated approach to research, covering all aspects such as clinical, scientific and social research, whilst also capturing and measuring the impact that any research funded by MND Scotland has on those affected by Motor Neurone Disease. The ultimate aim of any research funded by
MND Scotland is to improve the lives of those affected by the condition now and eradicate the disease in the future.

We are only able to fund this research because of the money raised from donations, fundraising, and gifts in Wills.

Find out more about the important research we are currently funding: 

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“It might be too late for me, but by investing in research we can, we must and we will find a cure for future generations.”

Gordon Aikman, passed away from MND in 2017

MND-SMART

Hundreds of people living with MND are now being invited to take part in one of the UK’s most comprehensive clinical trials in a generation.

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Toxic Cells

Gareth’s project will investigate how some cells become toxic to motor neurones and what toxic signals they send to motor neurones.

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Connections in the Brain

Chris will analyse the connections between cells in the brain to discover if a loss of these connections is associated with the changes in behaviour and brain function in people with MND.

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Protecting Motor Neurones

This project aims to develop new therapies to protect the motor neurones (nerve cells connecting the spinal cord to muscles) against MND.

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Apathy in MND

This project will investigate the real-life impact of specific types of apathy on people living with MND, and their families.

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Links between metabolism and MND

This project seeks to fully investigate the nature of metabolic dysfunction using ALS model systems and to take these ideas into human ALS trials.

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Mu​tated genes and proteins in ALS/MND

This project will look at a particular gene and how changes in the gene (called mutations) react with proteins which help protect motor neurones.

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Retroviruses in MND

Professor Ammar Al-Chalabi is investigating the potential effects of the HERV-K retrovirus in MND.

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Stem Cells in MND

Professor Siddharthan Chandran will recruit a PhD student to create a innovative MND drug platform.

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Genetic Patterns in MND

Dr Liz Elliott is searching for unique genetic patterns which could explain the different symptoms, and the different speeds of disease progression, in people affected by Motor Neurone Disease.

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Could Protein Changes Cause Cellular Damage in MND?

Dr. Judith Sleeman will investigate changes in proteins with the aim of discovering how these could cause damage in MND.

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Do Behavioural Symptoms Affect Family Carer Grief in MND?

Professor Eneida Mioshi will investigate how behavioural symptoms in MND can impact on family carers.

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Developing Telehealth in MND

Dr Esther Hobson and Professor Christopher McDermott are perfecting a telehealth system for people with MND.

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