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Episode 3: Drug treatments and clinical trials

Welcome to the third episode of the Conversation with a Neurologist series.

In this episode, Dr Sadaf Warraich speaks with Prof Steve Vucic, who discusses current MND treatments including Riluzole, Edaravone and Toferson and highlights some clinical trials currently underway across Australia.

Professor Steve Vucic

Professor Vucic is a clinical academic, translational researcher and professor of neurology at the University of Sydney. He is the Northcott Chair of Neurology and Director of Brain and Nerve Research Centre (Concord Clinical School, Concord Hospital, University of Sydney). Professor Vucic is at the forefront of research into motor neurone disease and has received numerous prestigious awards.

Dr Sadaf Warraich

Dr Warraich holds a PhD from the University of Sydney. Her research in the field of MND focused on investigating the molecular, cellular, and biochemical basis of MND. Dr Warraich also worked as a post-doctoral fellow in MND research at Macquarie University, has held teaching positions in various education settings and is currently the Education Coordinator at MND NSW.