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Find out about what's been happening at the Centre.
Experiences of the ENCALS 2019 MND conference
Jun 2019: The Euan MacDonald Centre recently funded three researchers from Edinburgh to attend the 'European Network to Cure ALS' (ENCALS) meeting. This annual conference attracts MND researchers from across Europe and beyond, and is an excellent opportunity to network with other researchers and showcase our work.
Centre member wins British neurology prize
May 2019: We’re delighted that Dr Arpan Mehta, has won the Charles Symonds Prize for best poster presentation at the Association of British Neurologists 2019 Annual Meeting.
Edinburgh Marathon Festival Fundraisers
May 2019: Almost 30 people took part in this weekend's running festival to raise awareness and funds for the Euan MacDonald Centre.
Our 10th Centre Postgraduate Afternoon
Jun 2019: Last week we held our annual Euan MacDonald Centre Postgraduate Afternoon, when our doctors and scientists get together to discuss the work of our early-career researchers. We also presented the Hampton Awards, for people who go 'above and beyond'.
New research: a map of molecular brain changes during ageing
May 2019: Our researchers have generated a 'map' of how protein molecules change in the brain during normal ageing, which can be used as a benchmark to investigate neurodegeneration.
Arbikie distillery announces ongoing support for MND
April 2019: £1 per bottle for all sales of Arbikie Distillery's AK’s Gin will go to support MND research and support.
University students raise almost £3000 for MND research
Apr 2019: Eleri Connick, President of Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA), presented a cheque to the Centre from their fundraising for MND research.
Edinburgh Science Festival MND Event
Apr 2019: We were delighted to be part of the Edinburgh Science Festival at an event hosted by MND Scotland.
Research open evening success
Apr 2019: Our recent Open Evening on the 10th April was a great success with around 60 people joining us on the night.
New research: Gastrostomy has become safer for people with MND
Apr 2019: Analysis of the data from the CARE-MND platform has shown that gastrostomy is safer for people with MND than it was 30 years ago.
New MND incidence and prevalence study published
Mar 2019: The study used data from the CARE-MND platform to investigate how common MND is in Scotland.
My Name'5 Doddie Foundation donates to MND Research
Mar 2019: Euan MacDonald Centre researcher Professor Tom Gillingwater is among those whose work will receive a donation from the charity.
Perspectives on the International MND Symposium
Feb 2019: We asked our researchers to reflect on what they gained by attending the International Symposium on MND.
New MND funding awarded to Clinical Fellow
Feb 2019: Dr Liz Elliott has been awarded new funding to study genetic patterns in MND.
Fantastic Fundraisers
Dec 2018: We are extremely grateful to all the fantastic fundraisers who supported the Euan MacDonald Centre in 2018 and raised the amazing total of £130,000!
PhD student publication success
Dec 2018: Many congratulations to our Centre-funded students Hannah Shorrock and Chris Crockford, who can now add 'Dr' to their name!
A step towards understanding spinal cord repair
Dec 2018: Our researchers have identified that immune system cells are important in spinal cord repair in zebrafish.
New research insights in spinal muscular atrophy
Oct 2018: Recent research by a team of Euan MacDonald Centre investigators provides new insights into spinal muscular atrophy, the childhood-onset motor neurone disease.
Rugby star pledges new funds for drug screening research
Oct 2018: The My Name'5 Doddie Foundation has pledged £250K to the Euan MacDonald Centre for a drug screening programme.
MND affects thinking in up to 80 per cent of patients
Sep 2018: Our latest research suggests that four out of five people with MND are likely to experience changes in their brain function, as well as impaired movement.
As a matter of fat: Potential links between lipid droplets and MND
Jul 2018: Centre researcher Dr Giuseppa Pennetta has co-authored an essay presenting evidence that droplets of fat might have a beneficial effect in cells affected by MND.
Summer e-newsletter published
June 2018: Our Summer 2018 e-newsletter is now available.
Speak:Unique on the road: a Scottish island-hopping adventure!
June 2018: The Speak:Unique team has been on the road, recording voices in the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
Welcome to our new website!
June 2018: We’re excited to launch our new website.
Postgraduate Afternoon 2018
May 2018: Seventy MND researchers from across Scotland gathered to discuss the latest science and research ideas.
Funding for research posts to search for MND treatments
Apr 2018: We announce funding for two new postdoctoral laboratory scientists who will work on screening for new drug leads for MND.
Research Open Evening: 12th April
Mar 2017:Meet researchers at our drop-in open evening hosted by the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic.
Synapse loss may underlie brain changes in MND
Dec 2017: New research findings give insight into the pathways that underlie changes in thinking and behaviour in MND.
Stem cell research reveals differences in cells from people with MND
Feb 2018: Euan MacDonald Centre researchers have published exciting new findings based on their research on stem cells.
Winter 2017 e-newsletter now available
Dec 2017: The latest edition of our e-newsletter is now available.
Thank you to our wonderful fundraisers of 2017!
Dec 2017: Sincere thanks to our wonderful fundraisers, who raised a huge amount for us in 2017.
Donald MacDonald CBE awarded honorary degree
Dec 2017: Our Centre's co-founder Donald MacDonald was awarded Doctor honoris causa by the University of Edinburgh.
Congratulations Hannah Shorrock – our newest PhD
Dec 2017: Congratulations to Dr Hannah Shorrock, a Euan MacDonald-Centre funded postgraduate student, who has been awarded her PhD.
Two amazing 2017 fundraising events with our founders & rugby friends
Dec 2017: A huge thank you to everyone who attended and/or donated to Just a Sports Quiz 2017 and the Arbikie Highland Estate Field of Dreams.
ECAS on the road: training MND healthcare professionals
Dec 2017: Professor Sharon Abrahams and Faith Hodgins are delivering training on the ‘Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen’ (ECAS) .
New insights into how motor neurons live and die in MND
Dec 2017: Euan MacDonald Centre scientists have published new studies that provide insights into the molecules and chemical pathways involved in neuron degeneration.