Research News Archives - Neurology Support Centre

Inaugural Neurology Support Centre / ATU research bursary, in collaboration with the Neuroplasticity Research Group of ATU Sligo.

Bernie CrillyMay 23, 2023Research News

We are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Neurology Support Centre / ATU research bursary, in collaboration with the Neuroplasticity Research Group of ATU Sligo. This will fund a 2 year research project … Read More

Behind the headlines: Could a vaccine treat MS?

Bernie CrillyFebruary 1, 2021Research News

New research suggests MS could be treated using mRNA, which has also been used to create two of the COVID-19 vaccines. We take a look behind the headlines to see what this could mean for people living with MS.

Breakthrough in Motor Neurone Disease research

Bernie CrillyFebruary 1, 2021Research News

SCIENTISTS in Scotland have made a “very exciting breakthrough” in the race to find a cure for motor neurone disease.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh identified a key cause of the illness which could be combatted by repurposing drugs approved for other diseases.