Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research

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!

We've taken the decision to leave Bluesky from 1st March 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

⏰ 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

Please share to your networks!
@ukdri.ac.uk @mndsmart.bsky.social @edinunineuro.bsky.social

⏰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

⏰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

#MND #ALS #SMA #research #science #community #fundraising #TeamEuan

www.euanmacdonaldcentre.org/about/news/c...

👟🧁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...

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

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...

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.

⭐️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

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.

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

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.

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

Angela Brown shares her story of strength and fundraising in memory of her brother Sept 2025: Fundraising spotlight - making a difference with flowers.

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

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.

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

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

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 technology

A crowd shot from inside the auditorium at the John McIntyre Conference Centre during the symposium.

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!"

Sunrises in Edinburgh.

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

Social event at the Celebrating Euan MacDonald public event.

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

Auditorium set up for "Celebrating Euan's Legacy" public event.

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

The registration desk ready to welcome guests to "A Tribute to Euan MacDonald" symposium in Edinburgh

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

Opening Doors to Science in Aberdeen Sept 2025: Inspiring curiosity and connection through science at Aberdeen’s Doors Open Day.

🔬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

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.

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

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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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