Dementia Researcher Blogs - Dr Sam Moxon - Are Sportspeople More Prone to MND?

Dr Sam Moxon - Are Sportspeople More Prone to MND?

06/20/23 • 7 min

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Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

The potential connection between sports, particularly contact sports with repetitive head trauma, and neurodegenerative diseases like Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) raises concerns. While the evidence remains inconclusive, studies have shown a higher risk of MND among retired rugby players, possibly related to the development of CTE. This has prompted efforts by governing bodies to prioritise athlete safety, implement stricter protocols, and collaborate with researchers to better understand the potential links between these sports and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasising education and injury prevention strategies. Sam Moxon explores the research in his latest blog.

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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-are-sportspeople-more-prone-to-mnd/

Dr Sam Moxon is a biomaterials Research Fellow at University of Birmingham. His expertise falls on the interface between biology and engineering. His PhD focussed on regenerative medicine and he now works on trying to develop 3D bioprinting techniques with human stem cells, so that we better understand and treat degenerative diseases. Outside of the lab he hikes through the Lake District and is an expert on all things Disney.

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Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-are-sportspeople-more-prone-to-mnd/

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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Dr Jane Haley - UK Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute

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Dr Jane Haley narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

Jane highlights the establishment of the UK MND Research Institute (UK MND RI) as a significant milestone in the pursuit of disease-modifying treatments for motor neuron disease (MND). MND is a devastating condition that rapidly deteriorates physical abilities and has limited treatment options. The UK MND RI aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research and clinical trials, with a focus on diagnostics, biomarker development, therapeutic testing using human-based cell models, and data utilisation. The institute operates through collaboration, bringing together talented researchers and patient campaigners to accelerate progress and ultimately find a cure for MND.

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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-uk-motor-neuron-disease-research-institute/

Dr Jane Haley is Director of Research for MND Scotland. Jane is respondiable for developing and delivering the MND Scotland research strategy and overseeing their wide portfolio of grant funding. Outside the office Jane is a Girlguide leader, Treasurer and Trustee for Girlguiding Midlothian. Her tip for ECRs? Talk to people and willingly collaborate. You won’t regret it.

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Dr Chris Henstridge - Fading stars: disorder in the galaxy of the brain

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Dr Chris Henstridge, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.

It's Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Week, and in this blog Chris discusses the significance of synapse loss in Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Motor Neuron Disease (MND), highlighting the overlap in cognitive decline and similar brain changes observed in both diseases. He explores the link between synapse loss, cognitive decline, and the presence of disease-associated proteins, such as TDP-43, in the brain, emphasizing the importance of collaborative research and understanding commonalities between different neurodegenerative diseases for advancements in treatment and improving the quality of life for patients.

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https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-fading-stars-disorder-in-the-galaxy-of-the-brain/

Dr Chris Henstridge is a Principle Investigator at University of Dundee. Chris studies anatomical and molecular changes in the human synapse, with a particular focus on Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Chris grew up on the far north coast of Scotland and that beautiful location instilled his interest in nature and biology. He completed his PhD in Dundee, then spent time in Budapest and other parts of Scotland, before returning to Dundee to establish his own lab.

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.