Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research
We conduct vital research into motor neuron disease. Based at the University of Eidnburgh, we unite over 250 scientists and doctors across Scotland.
- Highlighting the vital role collaborative science plays in tackling spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Read the full news article 👉🏼 www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/s... #SMA #SpinalMuscularAtrophy #MND #Science @tomgillingwater.bsky.social @lyndsaymurray.bsky.social @neanatomist.bsky.social
- ⏰ Application deadline 17:00 UK time on Thursday 22nd January 2026. For more information and to apply visit: www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme #MND #ALS #SMA #research #science #academia #PhD #PhDposition
- ⭐️Funded PhD studentships in motor neuron disease #MND #ALS #SMA research ⭐️ Applications are now open, deadline 22nd Jan 2026. 7 diverse project topics - 3 Universities in Scotland - join our 250+ network! ➡️Find out more and apply: euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme #science #PhD #PhDscholarship
- ⏰Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – Closing Soon! The Euan MacDonald Centre is accepting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship - a choice of 7 diverse projects - join our 250+ network! 🔗 euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme #PhD #neuroscience #FundedPhD
- 👟🧁In 2026 we are inviting our Community to Boost Research and fundraise for the Euan MacDonald Centre👟🧁 Whether it’s a sponsored challenge, a team event, or a personal goal, every effort helps drive MND research at the Euan MacDonald Centre. Be inspired➡️ www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/c...
- #MND #ALS #SMA #research #science #community #fundraising #TeamEuan www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/c...
- We're pleased to share the latest Euan MacDonald Centre newsletter - a great snapshot of our last 6 months of MND research, collaboration & community. #ALS #SMA #MND #research #science @edinunineuro.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk View the newsletter here👇🏽 www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/w...
- If you’re passionate about advancing #MND #ALS #SMA #research and making a real impact, we want to hear from you. 🔗 Apply now & help drive discoveries that matter! www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme @suvankarpal.bsky.social @lyndsaymurray.bsky.social @judithsleeman.bsky.social #PhD #science
- ⭐️Funded PhD studentships in motor neuron disease #MND #ALS #SMA research ⭐️ Applications are now open, deadline 22nd Jan 2026. 7 diverse project topics - 3 Universities in Scotland - join our 250+ network! ➡️Find out more and apply: euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme #science #PhD #PhDscholarship
- On the first day of the MND Association ALS International Symposium in San Diego, we share Stella Taso's story of how receiving a Euan MacDonald Centre bursary to attend this conference & others, has helped her career⬇️ www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/y... @stellataso.bsky.social #alsmndsymp
- 🎉Congratulations to Rowling Scholar Dr Johnny Tam for his winning video at the 2025 MRC Max Perutz Awards. #science #sciencecommunication #MND_research @theobserveruk.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @edinunineuro.bsky.social @euanscentre.bsky.social News article👇 www.annerowlingclinic.org/about/news/a...
- ⭐️Funded PhD studentships in motor neuron disease #MND #ALS #SMA research ⭐️ Applications are now open, deadline 22nd Jan 2026. 7 diverse project topics - 3 Universities in Scotland - join our 250+ network! ➡️Find out more and apply: euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme #science #PhD #PhDscholarship
- 📖 New publication: St Andrews ALS research team supervised by Dr Matthew Broadhead and Prof Gareth Miles finds early synapse loss in ALS mouse model. #science #MND #ALS #research Read more ➡️ www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/n...
- November's fundraising highlight is about Megan Campbell who along with her dad took on the Six Lakes Marathon earlier on this year to raise funds for the Euan MacDonald Centre. Read Megan's remarkable story (approx 4 minutes reading time)👇 edin.ac/4r7gl6J
- A recent publication by Euan MacDonald Centre members explores the links between apathy and quality of life in people with ALS. #ALS #MND #apathy #research For more info 👉 edin.ac/43jHx87 @ukdri.ac.uk @schoolofppls.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social
- You can help shape a more accessible future! The Euan's Guide Access survey is the UKs largest disabled access survey influencing policymakers, businesses, and venues. Take part today▶️ buff.ly/kqdj1Nv @euansguide.com #accessibility #survey #disabilityawareness #accessibilitytravel
- Charity places are now OPEN for the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival We are thrilled to offer charity places in all major races in the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF). More info 👇 www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/events/edinb... #Edinburgh_marathon #charity #fundraising #MND #ALS #research
- We are delighted to share this article about Angela Brown’s inspiring fundraising efforts in support of the Euan MacDonald Centre. A wonderful contribution to vital MND research. #mndresearch #inspirational #fundraising www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/a... #MND #ALS #Research #fundraising
- On 8–9 Oct 2025, we honoured Euan MacDonald’s incredible legacy in MND research & accessibility at a moving symposium in Edinburgh. Read our article👉 edin.ac/3WioVBw 🎥 A recording of the full session and public will be available soon! @euansguide.com @mndsmart.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social
- Thank you to everyone who joined the “Tribute to Euan MacDonald” symposium to celebrate Euan’s legacy—from MND research, accessibility via @euansguide.com, to empowerment through @SpeakUnique. His vision lives on, uniting us to make a lasting difference. "Euan's legacy is in safe hands!"
- With thanks to our sponsors Alamar Biosciences, Axol Bioscience Ltd, Scientific Laboratory Supplies and Miltenyi Biotec. Photography credit: Callum Bennetts, Maverick Photography Agency. @mndsmart.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @edinunineuro.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
- Sunrises on the final day of "A Tribute to Euan MacDonald" - we're looking forward to another day of showcasing current research into motor neuron disease. @euansguide.com @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
- Thank you to all our guests who joined us as we celebrated our founder Euan MacDonald whose legacies continue to transform lives by pushing forward MND research, making the world more accessible, and giving people their voice @euansguide.com at SpeakUnique @mndsmart.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
- This afternoon’s “Celebrating Euan’s Legacy” public session will showcase the legacy of Euan MacDonald, whose vision has brought hope & helped transform lives. . world class MND research @euanscentre.bsky.social . disability access reviews @euansguide.com . voicebanking technology at SpeakUnique
- We are looking forward to welcoming guests from across the UK and beyond to “A Tribute to Euan MacDonald” – a day to connect and honour a lasting legacy. @euansguide.com @mndsmart.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social
- 🔬Science belongs to everyone! It's always inspiring to see that by engaging the public with science, it not only builds understanding, but fuels interest in research & support for ongoing work - breaking down crucial barriers between labs & communities. www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/o...
- ⌛ With just under a week until registration closes, there is still time! Register before Monday 22nd Sept 9 am to join us for this special event in celebration of our founder, the late Euan MacDonald MBE. Full details below⬇️ Please share @edinunineuro.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk @euansguide.com
- 🧵1/2 MND ACADEMIC RESEARCH EVENT Join us in Edinburgh this October for a tribute to our founder, the late Euan MacDonald MBE. Our academic symposium (8th & 9th Oct) will feature world-class speakers on MND/ALS research. Academics interested in this research are welcome to register. edin.ac/3VlZE8Y
- What are the benefits for early career researchers in attending conferences? In this short blog (~1 min reading time), Jade Lucas PhD student @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social shares her thoughts & experiences⬇ www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/m... #science #mnd @mndassoc.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk
- This is a lovely quick read at about 4mins, Jade's enthusiasm jumps off the page - we're feeling inspired! #science #sciencecommunication #scienceforall #PhD
- 📑Read the science communication blog by Anne Rowling Clinic PhD student Jade Lucas. In her blog, Jade shares her enthusiasm & experience of science communication and engaging with our local community: ▶️https://edin.ac/4mMrLKE #sciencecommunication #science #scienceforall #communityengagement #PhD
- 🧵1/2 MND ACADEMIC RESEARCH EVENT Join us in Edinburgh this October for a tribute to our founder, the late Euan MacDonald MBE. Our academic symposium (8th & 9th Oct) will feature world-class speakers on MND/ALS research. Academics interested in this research are welcome to register. edin.ac/3VlZE8Y
- 🧵2/2 A Public session on 8th October will be open to everyone, especially people with MND & their families. We will hear about MND-SMART, and Euan's other legacies: @EuansGuide & @SpeakUniqueVB. See our website for registration details: edin.ac/3VlZE8Y @UKDRI @mndsmart
- Thank you to our friends at Euan's Guide for this beautiful tribute to Euan.
- Brilliant news for collaborative #MND research with the appointment of @suvankarpal.bsky.social as a Group Leader at the UK DRI!
- We're excited to welcome a new Group Leader to the UK DRI! 🥳 Prof @suvankarpal.bsky.social joins our Edinburgh Centre, where he aims to deliver a streamlined approach to take mechanistic understanding of neurodegeneration into evidence-based trials👉 buff.ly/WOVDlGI
- This #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay, we honour our remarkable founder Euan MacDonald MBE who passed away just under a year ago. Euan's legacy not only includes our research centre but also disabled access charity @euansguide.com and speech technology company SpeakUnique. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s7g...
- ⬇️ A new drug is now being tested in the MND-SMART clinical trial. #MND #ALS #clinicaltrials #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay #ALSMNDWithoutBorders @edinunineuro.bsky.social
- Tacrolimus added as the fourth investigational arm in MND-SMART MND-SMART uses an innovative #MAMS design to evaluate several potential treatments simultaneously, speeding up the time to identify effective therapies Read more about this milestone here 👉 edin.ac/4jWf0uM #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay #ALS
- ⬇️Super to see #York #Scarborough joining the @mndsmart.bsky.social clinical trial and further improving access to drug trials for people with #MND #ALS.
- 🔔 New Trial Centre Open 🔔 Led by Principal Investigator Dr Malcolm Proudfoot, York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals have joined the MND-SMART team. Read more here 👉 mnd-smart.org/news/mnd-sma... #MND #ALS #MND-SMART #MAMS
- On May 25th, our runners tackled the Edinburgh Half Marathon or Marathon Relay, raising funds for #MND research. Thanks to their effort & YOUR support, we’re making strides towards better treatments. You can still donate today: justgiving.com/campaign/emf... @edinunineuro.bsky.social
- Good luck to all our early-career researchers presenting over the next few days at the European Network to Cure ALS (ENCALS) meeting 2025 in Turin! 🏴 🇮🇹 Find out more about their presentations here: euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/p... #encals2025
- Many congrats to Hazel Allardyce, Nikky Huang and Bev Notman who are recipients of the 2025 Hampton Awards!🏆 We present these annually to superstar members who go 'above and beyond' in the time and effort they give to fellow researchers & our community. 🙏 www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/c...
- TOMORROW is race day! 🏃♂️💙 Our runners have trained, fundraised, and dedicated themselves to this cause—let’s show them our support! Every donation helps fuel MND research! www.justgiving.com/campaign/emf... #RaceDayTomorrow #RunForMND #EuanMacDonaldCentre #EMF
- 🔊 An opportunity for a post-doctoral psychology researcher with a strong interest in clinical neuropsychological research, to join the cognition in MND research team @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, supervised by Prof Sharon Abrahams @schoolofppls.bsky.social Project details & apply➡️ edin.ac/43AKKRb
- 🏃♂️ David Story is back at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival – not for the medals, but for the mission. David is running in honour of Euan and to support the fight against MND/ALS. 👉 Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/emc-hai... #RunForMND #ALS
- 📢Fully funded PhD opportunity 📢 An excellent opportunity for a fully funded PhD studying morphological defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy, working in a well-respected laboratory of Professor Simon Parson at the University of Aberdeen. #SMA #PhD #research More details➡️ tinyurl.com/FundedPhDAbe...
- In the lead-up to #EdinburghMarathonFestival, the team hit the ground running at Edinburgh & Lochend Woods (Dunbar) parkruns! Before & after the run, we donned lab coats & shared our mission to tackle MND. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by and showed support 💙 #parkrun
- Our runners have trained hard, and the Edinburgh Half Marathon is just THREE WEEKS away! 🏃♂️💙 Let’s show them we’re behind them every step of the way! Donate today! 🔗 www.justgiving.com/campaign/emf... #RunForMND #EuanMacDonaldCentre #3WeeksToGo
- 3 WEEKS TO GO! ⏳ Let’s give our runners one final push! Your donation could fund research into new treatments for #MND #ALS. Let’s do this! 💙 🔗 www.justgiving.com/campaign/emc... #3WeeksToGo #RunForMND #MNDResearch
- 🎉🎉Congratulations from us all @euanscentre.bsky.social A fitting award for the extraordinary Euan MacDonald, MBE. We're thrilled for Euan's family and everyone @euansguide.com for making the world more accessible for people with disabilities. Hope you all enjoy your drams! 🥃
- 🏃♀️ Amy Stenson is running the Edinburgh Marathon Relay to fund groundbreaking MND research with @EuansCentre. As part of the #MNDSMART trial team, she knows just how vital your support is. 💙 Donate & read her story 👉 justgiving.com/campaign/emf... #MND #EMF2025 @mndsmart.bsky.social
- A new study has uncovered important clues about the degeneration of nerve cells in MND. Led by @euanscentre.bsky.social researcher Dr Matthew Broadhead University of St Andrews, this study lays the groundwork for future treatment avenues. Read our news article on the pre-print here edin.ac/44dNncv
- 1 MONTH TO GO! ⏳ The finish line is getting closer, but there’s still time to support MND research. Join us in funding ground breaking research—every donation counts! 💙 www.justgiving.com/campaign/emf... #1MonthToGo #RunForMND #FundMNDResearch #EMF
- Exciting news - Our Newsletter is back! Find out what’s been happening in MND-SMART over the past year with our Spring 2025 Newsletter: edin.ac/41OJ6td Join our mailing list to receive our bi-annual e-newsletter, showcasing all the latest trial updates: mnd-smart.org/news/newslet...
- David Thomson has dedicated 40+ years to nursing & MND care—now he’s running the Edinburgh Half Marathon to raise funds for research. Let’s help him make an even bigger impact! 💙 Find out more: www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/support-us/s...
