Motor neurone disease

QBI to launch clinical MND drug trial

Published on: 9 June 2017

Professor Perry Bartlett has received $1 million to trial a drug that may protect motor neurons and delay progression of MND.

$5million was given to QBI by the The Brazil Family Foundation

$5m gift to fund clinical research into stroke and MND

Published on: 24 May 2017

A generous donation to QBI will assist in setting up clinical research into stroke and MND at QBI.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research at QBI

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) signs and symptoms

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) facts and figures

Motor Neuron Disease (MND)

Dr Shyuan Ngo MND research has been recognised by a prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

QBI scientist named Young Tall Poppy

Published on: 18 August 2016

Dr Shyuan Ngo MND research has been recognised by a prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

Researchers have discovered three new genes associated with motor neurone disease.

New genetics clues for motor neurone disease

Published on: 26 July 2016

Researchers have discovered three new genes associated with motor neurone disease.

UQ researchers have discovered a potential MND drug target to delay disease onset and keep dying motor neurons alive for longer.

Defying motor neurone disease death signals

Published on: 26 February 2016

UQ researchers have discovered a potential MND drug target to delay disease onset and keep dying motor neurons alive for longer.

Nancy Frates, mother of Pete Frates, whose viral video kickstarted the Ice Bucket Challenge, will talk about the phenomenon at the Motor Neurone Disease Symposium.

Ice Bucket Challenge pioneer to visit Brisbane

Published on: 19 October 2015

Nancy Frates, mother of Pete Frates, whose viral video kickstarted the Ice Bucket Challenge, will talk about the phenomenon at the Motor Neurone Disease Symposium.