Longitude Prize on ALS
Longitude Prize on ALS Grant Amount £1.5m Grant Duration 5 years from 2025 The Alan Davidson Foundation is proud to have committed £1.5 million in funding over the next five years to support the Longitude Prize on ALS. From the outset, we have been enthusiastic about contributing to a project so closely aligned with Alan’s […]
The Foundation attends launch of groundbreaking Longitude Prize on ALS in London
The Foundation was proud to attend the launch of the Longitude Prize on ALS, held in London on June 25th. The event marked a significant milestone in the global effort to accelerate treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common form of motor neurone disease (MND). Among the speakers was the Managing Director of […]
Supporting fundraising efforts at St John’s Hospice Garden Party
On June 11th, Trustee Colin Reid, and Foundation Director Marie Chamillard attended the St John’s Hospice garden party, an evening dedicated to fundraising efforts in support of the hospice’s ongoing work. During the event, they met with Rose Yombo-Djema, the Trusts and Foundations Manager, as well as other key funders and supporters. The evening featured […]
Trustees visit Aberdeen University to explore advances in MND research
On July 1st, Trustees Jane Craik and Colin Reid visited the Aberdeen University Institute of Medical Sciences to learn more about the institution’s ongoing research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The visit provided an opportunity to explore the various strands of MND research being undertaken, with a particular focus on the innovative use of MRI […]
MND Scotland
MND Scotland A shared commitment to supporting people with MND in Scotland The Alan Davidson Foundation is a longstanding supporter of MND Scotland, a national charity dedicated to supporting everyone in Scotland affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). United by a shared mission to improve quality of life and accelerate progress toward a cure, the […]
MND Association
MND Association A partnership committed to progress One of the Foundation’s most significant long-term partnerships has been with the MND Association (MNDA), the UK’s leading charity dedicated to improving care, funding research, and campaigning for people affected by MND. Through a series of major grants and project-specific support, the Alan Davidson Foundation has contributed to […]
Alan’s Film: A moving tribute to Alan Davidson’s life and legacy
The foundation are proud to share Alan’s Film — a deeply personal and moving new short film about the life of Alan Davidson. Created for the Alan Davidson Foundation by Ben Mann of Proper Good Films, part of the winning team of the 2024 Davidson Prize, the film uses innovative AI technology to recreate Alan’s […]
King’s College London
King’s College London Advancing the understanding of Motor Neuron Disease and beyond The Alan Davidson Foundation is proud to support a multi-year PhD research project at King’s College London, focused on one of the most critical proteins in the study of neurodegenerative diseases: TDP-43. This support includes both initial funding for a three-year PhD studentship […]
ACORN Study
ACORN Study Advancing genetic research to prevent MND The Alan Davidson Foundation has played a central role in supporting the “Making MND Preventable – ACORN” project, a landmark research initiative led by the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences. This multi-year commitment reflects the Foundation’s dedication to advancing innovative research into […]
TRICALS
TRICALS A partnership for progress In October 2020, the Alan Davidson Foundation committed £1,020,000 to funding a major, research project in collaboration with King’s College London and the University of Sheffield, alongside the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (MN5D). This partnership fully funds Ireland and seven additional UK sites, enabling TRICALS—Europe’s largest MND research initiative—to expand […]
