The RBWH/UQCCR Neuromuscular Research Clinic is dedicated to advancing research and clinical care for patients with motor neuron disease (MND) and other neuromuscular conditions. Our team oversees the recruitment of MND patients for observational studies and conducts multiple clinical trials, contributing to global efforts in improving treatments and outcomes.
Current clinical trials
Our clinic is actively involved in multiple clinical trials across a range of neuromuscular conditions.
Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
- Active Trials: REALS, MAGNET, SPG302, PLL001
- Upcoming Trials: ASTRALS, Lighthouse 3, Quralis, Molefy
Participate
If you are interested in participating in Clinical Trials via the RBWH/UQCCR Neuromuscular Research Clinic, please email Sam Kaur at rbwh-neurologyresearch@health.qld.gov.au.
Our team
The clinic is led by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and nurses, working together to provide high-quality care and cutting-edge research opportunities.
Clinician researchers
- Associate Professor Robert Henderson
- Professor Pamela McCombe
- Dr Namrata Sobarun
- Dr Po Yang
- Dr Matt Katz
- Professor Michael O’Sullivan
Biomedical researchers
Nurses
- Susan Heggie
- Kathryn Thorpe
- Robyn Tuffley
- Sam Kaur
- Lily Tang (Clinical)
PhD Students
- Dr Rob Nona
- Dr Ehsan Shandiz
Collaborators
We work closely with leading research and healthcare organisations to expand access to clinical trials and innovative treatments.
- Wesley Hospital
- Nucleus Network
Our clinic actively collaborates with national and international research networks to enhance research impact and accelerate discoveries.
- ALStars – ALS research network
- MnDAus – Motor Neurone Disease Australia
- Split Hand MND – Research into MND hand function impairment