Euan MacDonald Centre

The Euan MacDonald Centre (pronounced: /ˈjuːən məkˈdɒnəld/), is a medical research institution based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Centre is named after Euan MacDonald, a person living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), who co-founded the Centre with his father, Donald MacDonald.

Etymology

The Euan MacDonald Centre is named after its co-founder, Euan MacDonald. Euan was diagnosed with MND in 2003, and together with his father, Donald MacDonald, they established the Centre to advance research into MND and related conditions.

History

The Euan MacDonald Centre was established in 2007 at the University of Edinburgh. The Centre's mission is to find ways to slow, stop or reverse the progression of MND, improve symptom management, and enhance the quality of life of people affected by MND.

Research

The Euan MacDonald Centre conducts a wide range of research into MND. This includes basic science research to understand the biology of MND, clinical research to develop and test new treatments, and health services research to improve care for people with MND.

Related Terms

Motor Neurone Disease: A group of diseases that primarily affect the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement.
Neurodegenerative disease: A term for a range of conditions which primarily affect the neurons in the human brain.
Clinical research: A branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use.
Basic science: The study of the fundamental concepts of science that are not always directly observable and require advanced tools and research strategies for observation and interpretation.

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