Erin Thompson MP came to visit the FMC and our FlindersHMRI lab. Erin talked to David Schultz and I, re new MND trials and our new grants. We punch above our weight (enough said) as always Flinders University

Lighthouse II is a clinical trial investigating Triumeq in people with #MND #ALS. Triumeq is a repurposed drug which is thought to work by targeting ancient viruses that may become reactivated in MND. Recruiting in the UK, find out more ⬇ mndassociation.org/research/clini…

Keeping warm this Melbourne winter with our #BigFreeze10 beanies from FightMND. Team MND working hard at The Florey to develop and deliver treatments for #MND #ALS. Loving the 10th anniversary edition and grateful for a decade of support from FightMND and its generous supporters

NeuRA is proud to announce that Scientia Professor Matthew Kiernan Matthew C. Kiernan, Nerve Centrals AM FAA FAHMS has been elected as a 2024 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science Australian Academy of Science, joining the ranks of the nation’s most distinguished scientists. shorturl.at/jEA55

(THREAD) Attn: ALS Researchers! There are 3 WEEKS until the FY24 DoD CDMRP #ALSRP LOI deadlines on June 18th. More info here: cdmrp.health.mil/funding/alsrp There are no pre-applications this year, thus no initial round of pre-app review to be invited to submit full proposals. 1/

It is with deep sadness that the club can confirm that former player Rob Burrow CBE has passed away, aged 41. More here therhinos.co.uk/article/20426/…

'So brave, so tough. I wish he could have seen the outpouring of love' An emotional Kevin Sinfield spoke to the BBC to pay tribute to Rob Burrow, his 'little mate' and Leeds Rhinos colleague, who died nearly five years after being diagnosed with MND bbc.co.uk/news/live/cxee…

Freeze MND for FightMND at the Adelaide Oval Thursday 6th June (Adl vs Rich) We sold lots of Big Freeze 10 beanies, apparently beating WA sales🎉well done all

Chris Picton (minister of health), Erin Thompson MP, Clare Sullivan (CEO MND Australia), members of SA parliament, MNDSA staff and board members, people with lived experience met to advocate for South Australians living with MND, MNDSA and MND research in SA. MND Research Australia Flinders University

June 21 marks Blue Cornflower Day, where we honour those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). #BlueCornflowerDay #MotorNeuroneDisease #MNDAwareness #ALSAwareness #ClinicalTrials #DrugDevelopment

This #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay, we're honouring those who are facing, have fought or cared for someone with MND 💙 We're so grateful for how they share their stories with us to help bring focus to the fight. Learn more about the impact of MND research: fightmnd.org.au/cure/our-resea…

Privileged to be in Canberra with research leaders, people living with MND, the State MND Associations, Fight MND, and the Parliamentary Friends of MND Group at Parliament House in Canberra -A strong message - more needs to be done to improve the lives of people living with MND.

5 days of cutting-edge science and networking opportunities with the best and brightest neuromuscular disease professionals awaits you in Perth 🇦🇺. ▶️Join us for #ICNMD2024! 🔗Registration savings end 30 August - icnmd.org/cld7

Launch of FightMND Roundtable | Dame Pamela Shaw & AngelaGenge world-leading #neurologists, geneticists, strategic leaders, people with lived experience, industry & funders from 17 international affiliations Dr. Izzie de Luzy Bec Sheean David Taylor Magxite Neuroscience Institute

An incredible couple of days at our first Global MND Research Roundtable with some of the brightest minds in #MNDresearch and people with lived experience. You bought the Beanies, we brought the brains! #ALSresearch

It's the last day of our Global MND Research Roundtable event. Attendees will address some of the biggest challenges preventing researchers from transitioning their research into effective treatments and a cure. #MNDresearch #FMNDroundtable24 Learn more: fightmnd.org.au/fightmnd-round…

Powerful words at #FMNDroundtable24 highlighting the hope vital funding towards #MNDresearch can bring to people like Paula who is currently living with MND. #ALSresearch #FightMND

#FMNDroundtable24 attendees pitching in our "Dragon's Den" mock scenario. Each team addressed a key challenge facing #MNDresearch and had 5 mins to convince our panel why they should fund their solution. #ALSresearch

What an honour to organise & Co-Chair the 3rd Aus/NZ MND Symposium MND Research Australia The Florey. An epic 2 days showcasing international & national MND research,2 lively debates (to soundtracks of AC/DC,Queen & Midnight Oil!) & a dynamic expert panel-🙏to PC, attendees & invited speakers!