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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We've taken the decision to leave Bluesky from 1st March 2026.
After careful consideration, we will be stepping away from BlueSky as of 1st March 2026. Please continue to follow our work and updates at [euanmacdonaldcentre.org] and on LinkedIn and Facebook. Thank you for being part of our community!
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research | The Euan MacDonald Centre
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
⏰ 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
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Please share to your networks! @ukdri.ac.uk @mndsmart.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
⏰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
⏰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!

🔗 https://euanmacdonaldcentre.org/phd-scheme
#PhD #AcademicTwitter #neuroscience #FundedPhD
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
#MND #ALS #SMA #research #science #community #fundraising #TeamEuan www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/c...
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Community Invited to Boost Research Through Fundraising | The Euan MacDonald Centre
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
👟🧁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...
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Community Invited to Boost Research Through Fundraising | The Euan MacDonald Centre
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
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...
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Winter 2025 newsletter | The Euan MacDonald Centre
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
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
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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
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Your fundraising in action: supporting early career researchers to attend conferences | The Euan MacDonald Centre
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Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic @annerowlingclinic.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
🎉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...
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Anne Rowling Clinic Researcher Celebrated in The Observer for Award-Winning MND Video | Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
⭐️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
Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research. PhD studentship 2026. Choice of 7 cutting-edge projects at the University of Edinburgh, St Andrews or Dundee. Diverse topics from molecular biology to psychology to data science. Join our vibrant and friendly network of 250 MND researchers and healthcare professionals across scotland. Deadline 22nd January 2026.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
📖 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...
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New publication: Synaptopathy in the TDP-43ΔNLS Mouse Model of Sporadic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | The Euan MacDonald Centre
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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
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Megan Campbell: Running for Euan | The Euan MacDonald Centre
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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
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Self-reported initiation apathy is related to worse quality of life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Nov 2025: New publication explores the links between apathy and quality of life.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026
Edinburgh is the second largest marathon in the UK. Fast and flat, this course is ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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
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Angela Brown shares her story of strength and fundraising in memory of her brother
Sept 2025: Fundraising spotlight - making a difference with flowers.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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
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A Tribute to Euan MacDonald Symposium: 8-9 Oct 2025
Oct 2025: On 8th and 9th October, 300 researchers, friends and supporters of the Euan MacDonald Centre gathered in Edinburgh to celebrate the legacy of our founder, the late Euan MacDonald MBE.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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!"
Prof Siddharthan Chandran speaking at the symposium. The PowerPoint slide states "Euan's legacy is in safe hands."Euan's Guide information stand at the symposium with volunteer. The poster asks "Where will you go next?"Oliver from Speak Unique talks to the symposium about Health Monitoring using digital voice technologyA crowd shot from inside the auditorium at the John McIntyre Conference Centre during the symposium.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
Sunrises in Edinburgh.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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
Social event at the Celebrating Euan MacDonald public event.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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
Auditorium set up for "Celebrating Euan's Legacy" public event.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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
The registration desk ready to welcome guests to "A Tribute to Euan MacDonald" symposium in Edinburgh
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🔬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...
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Opening Doors to Science in Aberdeen
Sept 2025: Inspiring curiosity and connection through science at Aberdeen’s Doors Open Day.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
⌛ 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
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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
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MND EnCouRage UK 2025: More Than a Conference
Sept 2025: Jade Lucas, Edinburgh University PhD student shares her experiences of the MND EnCouRage UK 2025 conference.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
This is a lovely quick read at about 4mins, Jade's enthusiasm jumps off the page - we're feeling inspired! #science #sciencecommunication #scienceforall #PhD
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🧵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
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Academic event: A Tribute to Euan MacDonald
A 1.5-day symposium showcasing current research into motor neuron disease, and a celebration of Euan's legacy, including Euan's Guide and SpeakUnique.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🧵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
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Academic event: A Tribute to Euan MacDonald
A 1.5-day symposium showcasing current research into motor neuron disease, and a celebration of Euan's legacy, including Euan's Guide and SpeakUnique.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Thank you to our friends at Euan's Guide for this beautiful tribute to Euan.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Brilliant news for collaborative #MND research with the appointment of @suvankarpal.bsky.social as a Group Leader at the UK DRI!
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
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...
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This MND Awareness Day, We Celebrate our founder, Euan MacDonald MBE
A blog post by disabled access charity Euan's Guide on Motor Neuron Disease Awareness Day, to honour their late founder, Euan MacDonald MBE, an incredibly special man who turned a life-changing diagno...
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
⬇️ A new drug is now being tested in the MND-SMART clinical trial. #MND #ALS #clinicaltrials #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay #ALSMNDWithoutBorders @edinunineuro.bsky.social
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
⬇️Super to see #York #Scarborough joining the @mndsmart.bsky.social clinical trial and further improving access to drug trials for people with #MND #ALS.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
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
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Presentations at the 2025 ENCALS scientific conference
Jun 2025: Highlighting our early-career researchers who are presenting their work at this year's European Network to Cure ALS conference.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
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...
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
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
David Thomson, standing outside wearing a Euan MacDonald Centre T-shirt and doing a double thumbs up!
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
🔊 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
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant
The Psychology Department is seeking a PDRA with an interest in neuropsychology, clinical psychology or clinical health research to investigate decision making and mental capacity to consent to assist...
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
🏃‍♂️ 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
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Help Abby O'Sullivan raise money to support The University of Edinburgh
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
📢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...
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Morphology and mechanisms of vascular defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy at University of Aberdeen on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Morphology and mechanisms of vascular defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy at University of Aberdeen , listed on FindAPhD.com
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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
Four people wearing lab coats and Euan MacDonald Centre T-shirts, are standing outside and holding up large boards about the Euan MacDonald Centre and their fundraising efforts.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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
Three people, wearing Euan MacDonald Centre T-shirts, smiling as they run through a park.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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
A group of 11 people, wearing running gear and Euan MacDonald Centre T-shirts, smiling and arm-in-arm after completing a race.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
🎉🎉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! 🥃
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
🏃‍♀️ 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
Amy (pictured far left) with her Marathon relay team-mates.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
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
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New research: Not all synapses are equally vulnerable to degeneration
May 2025: A new study has uncovered important clues about the degeneration of nerve cells in MND.
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Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research @euanscentre.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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
4 people wearing light blue Euan MacDonald Centre T-shirts are running through a park.
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