Research news

August 2017

 
MND Connect 2017

The community is invited to this interactive forum connecting people impacted by MND with Australia's leading MND researchers.The 3rd MND Connect will be held at the University of Sydney on Saturday 11 November. Register now

13th MND Australia Research Conference

MND researchers as well as the broader MND community are invited to attend the 13th MND Australia Research Conference: Investing in Innovation, Partnering for Progress to be opened by Federal Assistant Minister for Health, the Hon Dr David Gillespie MP. The event will be held at the University of Sydney on Friday 10 November. Register now

 

July 2017 

FAQ sheet on cannabis

What is cannabis? Is cannabis an effective treatment for MND? How do you access medicinal cannabis in Australia? MND Australia's new FAQ sheet has the answers.






 

JUne 2017 

MNDRIA research grants – apply now

Applications are now open for the MNDRIA 2017 funding round for research grants commencing in 2018. Funding decisions will be made by the MNDRIA Research Committee at a Grants Allocation Meeting on 9 November 2017. 



 

New look Advance

MNDRIA's Advance newsletter is a biannual publication that details the progress of research funded by the MNDRIA. We listened to subscribers feedback and have revamped Advance to make it a shorter, easier read. Take a read.

MND Australia International Research Update

The MND Australia International Research Update features stories on recent research into the involvement of motor neurones with other types of cells and environmental factors in MND. Also read about researchers who have developed new imaging and biochemical tests for diagnosis and disease stage assessment, and a new tool to help in working out a way to stop the spread of MND through the body.
 

 

 

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