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Lab and clinic tours
Visit Macquarie University’s Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre and Clinic to experience first-hand the work that is being done to slow and stop MND. Friends of Macquarie’s MND program will then have the chance to tour the MND research laboratories and meet world-leading research teams tackling MND in a bid to change the outcome of this lethal disease.
Visitors will see where more than 10% of Australia’s MND population are cared for by Professor Dominic Rowe and where two Australian-first clinical trials are currently in progress. Groups are kept small with physical distancing. PPE is provided as the health and safety standards in our labs are high.
- Dress code: Enclosed shoes are required for the labs. Visitors are provided with a lab coat and protective eyewear to wear during the tour.
- Parking: Metered parking is available outside 2 Technology Place and beneath the hospital, both accessible via Research Park Drive. Download the campus map.
MND Gala 2025
The 2025 MND Gala, held at W Sydney on Darling Harbour, was a huge success, raising more than $224,000 for the Macquarie University Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre.
Over 330 guests joined Professor Dominic Rowe, enjoying a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, live music, and three keynote speakers who shared their perspectives on MND.
Clinical psychologist Gary Sunup delivered a reflective, emotive and beautifully expressed speech about his family's MND journey. Jane Simpson, MND Australia Ambassador, spoke about her experience caring for her husband as he battled MND. Dr Jennilee Davidson shared her passion for MND gene therapy Research and her hopes for finding a cure.
MND Gala 2024
The 2024 MND Gala was a huge success, raising more than $260,000 for the Macquarie University Motor Neuron Disease Research Centre.
Just over 300 people attended the event, which was held for the first time at W Sydney on Darling Harbour. The night included a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, live music and keynote speakers who shared their perspectives on MND.
Australian actor Matt Nable (Underbelly, Mr Inbetween) gave a moving speech about his late brother’s struggle with the disease. Firies Climb for MND organiser Gavin Clifton talked about the importance of fundraising, and Professor Dominic Rowe and Associate Professor Kelly Williams from the MND Research Centre spoke about current research.