Research Motor Nuerone

Founded in 2007, Research Motor Neurone (RMN) is a charitable organisation based in Trinity College Dublin. The purpose of the Foundation is to support research in Motor Neurone Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). MND affects the motor neurones or nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This gradually leading messages from the brain cant reach the muscles. MND can affect patient walk, talk, drink, eat and breathe. The cause of MND is unknown and currently, there is no cure. MND research in Ireland is led by Orla Hardiman, Professor of Neurology at Trinity College Dublin and a world authority on MND and related neurodegeneration. Professor Hardiman is also the Health Service Executive (HSE) National Clinical Lead for Neurology. RMN mission is to facilitate and promote ongoing research into discovering the cause, treatment and best care solutions for people living with MND and their carers and families. RMN also strives to increase awareness of this incurable disease at both a national and international level.