Professor Yerbury's Legacy: Motor Neurone Disease at the University of Wollongong

A colour image of MND researchers from the University of Wollongong, from left to right: Dr. Luke McAlary, Dr Isabella Lambert-Smith standing next to the late Professor Justin Yerbury who sits in his powerchair in front of a tablet screen that he uses for communication.Professor Justin Yerbury together with Dr. Luke McAlary and Dr. Isabella Lambert-Smith

Our feature book for Inclusive Futures Book Club yesterday was “Fighting Fate” by the late Professor Justin Yerbury.

This special event was introduced by Justin's wife, Dr Rachel Yerbury. Rachel read an excerpt from the book where Justin describes the unjust discrimination as a result of ableist attitudes that he experienced as a researcher.

We then heard from researchers representing the University of Wollongong's Motor Neurone Disease research group established by Justin. Victoria Shephard, Tom Walker and Dr Isabella Lambert-Smith presented their team's comprehensive research program into MND. They are investigating the pathology of MND, and approaches for diagnosis, and therapies for slowing disease progression or reversing the damaging effects. They also spoke about their meaningful connection with the MND community and how this inspires them.

A full transcript of the event is available in accessible formats, please email us for a copy on inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au

Please get yourself a copy of Fighting Fate - all proceeds go to MND research.

https://www.booktopia.com.au/fighting-fate-justin-yerbury/book/9781922930347.html#:~:text=Professor%20Justin%20Yerbury%20is%20a,genetic%20form%20of%20the%20disease.

Colour social media title graphic showing the University of Wollongong logo, front cover of the the book "Fighting Fate" by the late Professor Justin Yerbury, and screen captures from the online video conference top right: Dr Rachel Yerbury, Middle UoW researchers Dr Isabella Lambert-Smith, Victoria Shephard and Tom Walker and bottom right: Dr Maretta Mann and Professor Elizabeth Kendall, Director of Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability. The Griffith University Logo is at the bottom.

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