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june 2019
International Research Update, June 2019
Our June edition of the
MND Australia International Research Update has been authored by Dr Rosemary Clark, recipient of the MNDRIA 2019 Bill Gole Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. This update includes information on the latest findings from MND researchers around the globe, including developments in understanding the cause of both SOD1 and C9ORF72-related toxicity, which underpin the most common genetic causes of MND.
June 2019
Advance newsletter, June 2019
The June 2019 edition of Advance includes a piece on the incredible impact of the 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge donations, introduces you to some of our new staff and provides some fascinating updates from MNDRIA researchers.
MARCH 2019
International Research Update, March 2019
Take a read of the latest issue of the
MND Australia International Research Update to find out more about early diagnosis of MND and environmental toxins as a potential risk factor for MND.
FEBRUARY 2019
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MNDRIA PhD Scholarship top-up grants announced
MNDRIA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019-2021 PhD Scholarship Top-up Grants. These grants encourage early career researchers to focus their research on finding cures, treatments and better care for people with MND.
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DECember 2018
Advance Newsletter, December 2018
MNDRIA recently announced the allocation of almost $4 million to support the best MND research commencing in 2019. Congratulations to all of the succesful applicants. You can read more about the grants allocated
here.
March 2018
MNDRIA announces PhD Scholarship Top-up Grants and Travel Grants
MNDRIA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018-2020 PhD Scholarship Top-up Grants, the Susie Harris Travel Fellowship 2018, and the Jenny and Graham Lang Collaboration Travel Grant 2018.
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december 2017
Annual International ALS/MND Meetings, Boston, December 2017
The 2017 International Meetings held from 4 to 9 December in Boston attracted a record breaking 1,640 delegates. The programs at the meetings for ALS/MND Associations, people living with ALS/MND, allied professionals and researchers were, as always, jam-packed and inspirational.
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Advance Newsletter, June 2018
The latest issue of MNDRIA's newsletter,
"Advance" is bursting with great articles: 1) $2.5million NHMRC Partnership Grant 2) Executive Director Research report 2017 – 2018
3) New research strategy for 2018-2021 4) Potential neurotoxins in waterways 5) New gene KIF5A associated with MND 6) Supporting emerging researchers 7) Meet Ass Prof Brad Turner 8) Ways to participate in research.
International Research Update, June 2018
Take a read of the latest issue of the
MND Australia International Research Update to find out more about protein aggregation, potential treatments and protective mechanisms for MND.
novEMBER 2017
$3.31 million for new research
MNDRIA has awarded $3.31 million in grants to support
28 research projects that commenced in 2018. Congratulations to all of the successful researchers and thank you for your continued hard work into understanding and combating MND. These grants are only made possible thanks to the generosity of donors, bequestors and the State MND Associations who fund this research.
Launch of the $25 Million: 25 Milestones Report
Since the awarding of the first, modest grant in 1987, MNDRIA has invested more than $25 million to fund Australia’s most comprehensive MND research program spanning a range of research, from discovery to healthcare. To recognise this achievement and the generosity of the many Australians who funded this research, Federal Assistant Minister for Health, the Hon. Dr David Gillespie MP, launched the
$25 Million, 25 Milestones: Changing the future of MND report at the 13th MND Australia Research Conference in November 2017.
13th MND Australia Research Conference, November 2017
The 13th MND Australia Research Conference was launched by The Hon. Dr David Gillespie MP, Federal Assistant Minister for Health on 10 November 2017. The Conference showcased major research achievements funded by the MNDRIA coinciding with the $25 Million, 25 Milestones:Changing the future of MND report, a roadmap for the future and research outcomes from MNDRIA-sponsored projects . Watch the videos or read the overview.
3rd MND Connect, November 2017
MND Connect gives people impacted by MND the opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals and researchers to reach better outcomes for the MND community. The 3rd MND Connect was held at the University of Sydney on 11 November 2017. The program covered several aspects of MND research including treatments, trials and care, highlighting the significant steps forward made in these areas. Watch the videos or read the overview.
RESEARCH NEWS ABROAD
United Kingdom
International Research Update, June 2018
Take a read of the latest issue of the
MND Australia International Research Update to find out more about protein aggregation, potential treatments and protective mechanisms for MND.