Posted by: Catherine
on Feb 27, 2012
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Dr Iyer recently won the 2012 Lundbeck Bursary. Presentation of the cheque took place in the Clinical Research and Edcuation Centre, Smurfit Builidng, Beaumont Hospital.
(L-R)Hugh Adams Product Specialist Lundbeck Eithne Boyan Managing Director Lundbeck Dr Parameswaran Iyer Bursary Winner Research Reg Beaumont Hospital Prof Orla Hardiman. Neurologist Beaumont Hospital
Photograph is provided courtesy of Hugh Adams (Lundbeck)
Posted by: Catherine
on Feb 22, 2012
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"Donation of precious brain tissue facilitates research studies that will provide valuable information on the diagnosis and treatment of many common neurological diseases such as Alzheimer, Parkinson and Motor Neuron Disease which ultimately will lead to increased quality of life for patients."
More information can be obtained via -https://sites.google.com/site/dublinbrainbank/home
This link can also be obtained via our links section.
Posted by: Catherine
on Feb 21, 2012
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The current research section is now up dated to reflect current activity from the group.
Off note all research carried out by the Irish MND Research Group stems from the The Irish Register of MND which is in existence since 1995.
FYI an easy way to nagivate to a topic of your choice is to use the search option on the bottom of our home page. Although, if you have any questions we are always contactable
http://www.mnd.ie/current-research
Posted by: Catherine
on Feb 14, 2012
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The European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has launched a new Academy which will bring together Ireland's leading medical researchers to promote excellence in biomedical research with the ultimate aim of improving the health of the population. Prof. Orla Hardiman is among the founding members.
http://www.rcsi.ie/index.jsp?n=110&p=100&a=2067
Posted by: Catherine
on Feb 08, 2012
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We are excited to announce that “Route 66” - a Kildare-based Big Band have kindly offered their services FREE OF CHARGE for an event in support of Research Motor Neurone.
Please see enclosed leafet for further information 
Posted by: Catherine
on Feb 07, 2012
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When families are exposed to MND for the first time they are provided with lots of information - some of which will not be absorbed straight away.
The Irish MND Research Group have developed a MND Patient information booklet informing people about the background, clinical symptoms and research surrounding MND. The booklet should act as a tool where clear questions and answers are provided and can be read at the readers leisure.
We also have a FAQ's section on our website.
http://www.mnd.ie/frequently-asked-questions
Special thanks goes out to Dr. Marwa Elamin who is the main contributor to the Patient information leaflet.
Posted by: Catherine
on Feb 07, 2012
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Stem Cell research is beset with legal, ethical and technical difficulties.
Posted by: Catherine
on Feb 06, 2012
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In the most recent issue of
The Lancet Neurology , Susan Byrne and colleagues
1 report clinical descriptions of patients with mutations in
C9orf72, a gene recently identified as being associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and dementia.
2—4 These findings suggest that mutations in
C9orf72 could be the most commonly identified cause of familial ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Attached is a link to an editoral by Peter M Andersen and a link to the paper. Well done Susan and to all involved.
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(12)70020-0/fulltext
