MND News

Source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/future/mnd/news Parent: https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/sheffield-scientist-awarded-prestigious-prize-groundbreaking-mnd-research

News stories

News and updates on our Motor Neuron Disease (MND) research and breakthroughs

[## Sheffield’s part in the search for a cure for MND

Motor neuron disease (MND) is fatal, affecting one in 300 people and still has no cure. Our University has world-leading experts, working together towards the shared ambition of better understanding, slowing down the progression and treating MND.

13 June 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/future/mnd/news/awareness-day-2025)

[## Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of Sheffield, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).

10 May 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/landmark-mirocals-clinical-trial-provides-new-insight-treatment-mnd)

[## Groundbreaking EXPERTS-ALS study for MND treatments

The EXPErimental medicine Route To Success in ALS (EXPERTS-ALS) project aims to rapidly screen potential drugs for evidence that they can slow down damage to the nervous system occurring in people with motor neuron disease

29 January 2025](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/groundbreaking-experts-als-study-mnd-treatments)

[## People living with MND given a voice in research with new digital tool

People living with motor neuron disease (MND) will have more opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research, thanks to a new digital platform designed to accelerate the search for a cure for the debilitating disease.

12 December 2024](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/people-living-mnd-given-voice-research-new-digital-tool)

[## New imaging technique uncovers protein abnormality in motor neurone disease

Scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Institute of Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) have helped to identify pathological abnormalities associated with motor neurone disease using a new imaging technique.

8 August 2024](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-imaging-technique-uncovers-protein-abnormality-motor-neurone-disease)

[## Sheffield walkers raising thousands for life-changing MND research

Hundreds of staff, students and friends of the University of Sheffield are donning their walking boots today (Friday 28 June 2024) to raise vital funds for MND research, which will help to transform millions of lives.\

21 June 2024](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/sheffield-walkers-raising-thousands-life-changing-mnd-research)