MND New Zealand is a not for profit organisation that supports people with Motor Neurone Disease.
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9 Nov 2022
We’re thrilled to share that the first-ever New Zealand based best practice recommendations guide for the management of motor neurone disease (MND) is now available. Read more and download the guide at mnd.org.nz/research/bpr/
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6 Nov 2022
REMINDER! Join us tomorrow, Tue 8 Nov at 12.30pm NZDT, to hear updates from leading researchers & neurologists on key areas of MND research happening in New Zealand and Australia. Register here: bit.ly/3gfv3Zu
@NZMNDResearch @mndresearch @GethinThomas17 @molly_swanson
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18 Oct 2022
Join us on Tues 8 Nov for the inaugural Motor Neurone Disease NZ Community Forum webinar, where leading researchers & neurological practitioners share updates on key areas of MND research happening in NZ & Aus. Register today: bit.ly/3gfv3Zu
@NZMNDResearch @mndresearch
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4 Oct 2022
Just released by @mndresearch in UK. Based on research undertaken with ex-Internationals @ScottishRugbyXV - worth discussion @NZRugby @NZRL_Kiwis @NZMNDResearch @nzrpa @TVNZ @BrainResearchNZ @clairereilly33
**** Is there a link between rugby and MND? mndresearch.blog/2022/10/04/…
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27 Sep 2022
Nominations still open for the 2022 David Oliver Beacon Award. It's your chance to thank the people or orgs in your community who have shown special support for people living with MND in Aotearoa. Just email admin@mnda.org.nz by COB Friday !
#fightmnd #supportmndnz #saythanks
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22 Sep 2022
Fantastic appointment! Welcome Professor Chris Shaw, Thank you @AucklandUni @AotearoaBrain and thanks @isaac_davison and @nzherald for sharing this important mahi
nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealan…
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30 Aug 2022
Nominations now OPEN for 2022 David Oliver Beacon Award - honouring those who've made a significant contribution to the MND community in New Zealand.
For more info & to nominate please visit: mnd.org.nz/david-oliver-beac… #supportMNDNewZealand
7 Aug 2022
Proud to announce that, thanks to the fundraising efforts of #Kiwis across #NZ, #MNDNewZealand has been able to fund this international research opportunity - NZ's first phase 3 trial available for people living with #MND across multiple locations. mnd.org.nz/news/lighthouse-i…
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20 Jun 2022
This week is global MND Awareness Week!
This year, we are raising funds through the MND Ice Bucket Challenge, created internationally to raise funds to support those living with MND.
Get involve or donate!
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#mnd #mndnewzealand #Icebucketchallenge
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9 Jun 2022
This June for MND Awareness Week, you can support people living with MND by getting involved with the MND Ice Bucket Challenge! Take on the challenge or donate at
mndicebucketchallenge2022.ra…
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30 Mar 2022
This Saturday 2nd April, Allan Bullot is doing a half marathon in a 3m tall costume of the Witch King from Lord of the Rings, to raise money for MND New Zealand.
You can support Allan and read more about his marathon quest at mnd-new-zealand-fundraise.ra…
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1 Feb 2022
Do you, a friend or family member have Motor Neurone Disease? MND New Zealand wants to involve people with MND in our new peer-reviewed research about the costs of MND health care. Find out more at mnd.org.nz/survey/
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11 Nov 2021
Join us on December 2nd @10am for our next teleconference. We are pleased to welcome international speaker Dr Leigh and local researchers Dr Mandy Wilkinson, Justin Jordan & Dr Alan Stanley who will each discuss their upcoming MND research studies. Details bit.ly/31GfcM
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MND New Zealand retweeted
Master's Scholarship: Prevalence of MND in New Zealand
An exciting research opportunity is available to postgraduate students with an interest in neurological disease. #MNDNZ is funding this 1 year study inc. domestic tuition fees. Apply now! Details ⬇️
bit.ly/3CLEzd4
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MND New Zealand retweeted
2 Nov 2021
Thank you to @MarsdenFund for supporting our work on motor neuron disease #ALS #MND caused by mutations in the UBQLN2 gene on the X chromosome. With @mlkneuro and Garth Nicholson we aim to harness the protective power of being female to treat this and other #Xlinkeddiseases.
2 Nov 2021
Kia ora koutou! Results from the 2021 round have been announced. Congratulations to all this year's #MarsdenFund awardees royalsociety.org.nz/news/mar…
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20 Jul 2021
Nominations for the David Oliver Beacon Award 2021 are now open! Awarded annually, it acknowledges and celebrates those who have made a significant contribution to the MND community. For more info, go to: mnd.org.nz/david-oliver-beac….
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9 Jul 2021
The Patient Fellows Program enables people living with #ALS/#MND to participate in the largest symposium dedicated to ALS/MND research for free.
🌐 The 32nd International Symposium will be held virtually on 7-10 December 2021.
Apply by 20 August 2021 ⬇️
alspatientfellows.org
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21 Jun 2021
As part of Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month and to mark Global ALS/MND Awareness Day, today we launched a new campaign to help raise awareness of motor neurone disease in New Zealand. Read our blog to find out more: mnd.org.nz/news/new-mnd-awar…
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31 May 2021
Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month starts today! Read our blog to find out how to get involved: mnd.org.nz/news/its-mnd-awar…
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29 Apr 2021
A really nice piece about where our #MND #ALS research fits in the University, NZ, and global contexts. bit.ly/3xrfBh7
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