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BNA Training Academy: In-person event

MND Masterclass

8.45am – 5pm BST 29 April 2026 Sheffield Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience
Wednesday 29 April
8.45am – 9.20am
Registration and coffee

Morning Session

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9.30am – 10.20am
Introduction to MND– "Motor neuron disease: History, definitions and diagnosis"

Morning Session

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10.20am – 11am
Incorporating patient perspectives into research

Morning Session

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11am – 11.40am
Coffee break and networking activity

Break

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11.40am – 12.10pm
Charity perspective - LifeArc Quality of Life Report

Morning Session

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1pm – 2pm
Lunch

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2pm – 2.50pm
Biomarkers – bridging neuroscience and clinical advances

Afternoon Session

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2.50pm – 3.40pm
"Overview of Drug Discovery for MND: advances and approaches"

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3.40pm – 4pm
Coffee break

Break

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4pm – 4.45pm
Workshop - group discussion of key questions of interest to the attendees

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