Catching up with the 2024 Poster prize candidates
Three researchers who were shortlisted for poster prizes in 2024 have continued developing their MND research and returned to the Symposium as judges. Their projects include studying genetic factors linked to C9orf72-related MND, searching for protein biomarkers, and investigating TDP-43 changes in brain cells.
Why this matters
The work may improve understanding of why MND develops differently between people, support earlier detection research, and identify disease mechanisms for future study. These are ongoing research projects, not treatments, and the update does not show a current benefit for people living with MND.
Limitations and context
This is an organisational blog describing researchers’ projects and progress, not a primary research paper. The source does not provide study sizes, detailed results, peer-review information, or evidence that any proposed biomarker, genetic finding, or protective pathway works in clinical practice. Further research would be needed to establish whether these approaches improve diagnosis, monitoring, or treatment.