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Áine Heffernan, University of Edinburgh winner of the Three Minute Thesis competition

PhD student's 'Three Minute Thesis' success

August 2024: Huge congratulations to PhD student Áine Heffernan on winning the University of Edinburgh's 'Three Minute Thesis' competition.

A picture of the Anne Rowling Clinic 2023 Kiltwalk Team at the 6 mile post. Everyone is smiling and wearing Clinic t-shirts and tartan.

Stepping out: Clinic researchers are fundraising in this year's Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Aug 2024: This September a team of Anne Rowling Clinic researchers will be putting their best foot forward to take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk.

Four people standing in a seminar room. Left to right is Dr Axel Montagne [internal examiner], Prof Giampetro Schiavo [external examiner], Dr Maria Stavrou [PhD candidate], Prof Selina Wray [external examiner]. The photo was taken after Maria's "viva voce" (oral) examination of her PhD.

PhD success for Rowling Scholar

Aug 2024: Many congratulations to former Rowling Scholar Dr Maria Stavrou, who has completed her PhD investigating the mechanisms of motor neuron disease. Here, Maria has summarised her PhD work and future plans.

Artistic illustration of DNA sequencing technology

The genetic landscape of MND in Scotland

Jun 2024: Researchers have analysed the DNA of hundreds of people with MND in Scotland. They have mapped the nationwide genetic landscape and compared it with that of other countries. The findings have implications for future treatment, and planning of interventions and participation in clinical trials.

A paper chain of cut out figures, with each figure filled with binary code

Perceptions of using digital technology to monitor health

June 2024: People with neurological conditions, and their relatives/carers, attending the Anne Rowling Clinic support the use of digital technologies as an add-on to routine care.

4 people wearing scrubs standing outside and smiling. Left to right: Jessica Gill, Ethan Stoker, Judith Newton, Isaac Chau.

Survey of the UK Motor Neuron Disease Nurse and Allied Health Professional Workforce

Jun 2024: An Anne Rowling Clinic team has undertaken a survey of the demographics, roles and viewpoints of the UK Motor Neuron Disease Nurse and Allied Health Professional (UK MND NAHP) workforce. The results are summarised in a brochure, which can be downloaded here.

A picture following Dr Charis Wong's successful PhD Viva. From left to right the people in the picture are Professor Paresh Malhotra from Imperial College London, Dr Charis Wong, Dr Manoj Lalu from University of Ottawa

PhD success for former Anne Rowling Clinical Trial Fellow

Feb 2024: Congratulations to Dr Charis Wong who has successfully completed her PhD.

Screenshot of publication header in scientific journal

New research into non-motor symptoms in MND

Jan 2024: A survey of people with MND across Scotland has revealed the extent and range of the non-movement-related symptoms that they experience.