L-Università ta’ Malta
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The University of Malta’s MND/ALS Laboratory is at the forefront of research to better understand what causes MND/ALS. The Laboratory’s research programme undertakes a multidisciplinary approach to study motor neuron degeneration including genetic, cellular biology, biochemical, and animal model studies.
The University of Malta hosts the Malta MND/ALS Biobank, a collection of biological samples including DNA collected from Maltese patients subject to consent. This unique repository is a valuable resource because it allows researchers to keep investigating the disease with the aim of generating new knowledge.
Through participation in Project MinE, Maltese MND/ALS researchers are part of an international collaborative effort that aims for a better understanding of the genetic causes of this devastating disease. Thus far, fundraising for Project MinE in Malta was key to analyse over 20 Maltese DNA samples, an excellent start! The goal for Malta is to map 100 DNA profiles.
