Trustees see the impact of their generosity

This is the life-changing reality for patients living with Essential Tremor, thanks to the generosity of the Trustees of the Evelyn Ferris Mudie Charitable Trust. 

The Trustees recently visited the Clinical Research Centre at Ninewells Hospital to present a cheque for £50,000 towards MRI-guided Focus Ultrasound (MRgFUS) treatments for people living with Essential Tremor. 

Here, the Trustees met the MRGFUS team, learning more about the innovative technology that uses sound waves to destroy brain tissue that causes tremors. They also met with patients like Valerie and Virginia, who shared their experiences of the procedure.

“This treatment has been so liberating”, Virginia shared. “I am now able to make memories with my grandchildren that would never have been possible without MRgFUS.”

Essential Tremor can be a debilitating condition, making simple tasks like eating, writing, and getting dressed a challenge. MRgFUS offers a life-changing solution. 

Thanks to the Trustees’ incredible support, 12 more people will be able to undergo this revolutionary procedure, transforming their lives and giving fresh hope and excitement for the future. 

“MRgFUS treatment really does have the power to transform lives. I've seen firsthand how it has helped patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life”, said Dr Tom Gilbertson , Consultant Neurologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer within the School of Medicine. 

“In addition to its success in treating Essential Tremor, MRgFUS has also shown promise in treating other health conditions”, Tom continued. “Just this year, my team and I have successfully used MRgFUS to treat Parkinson’s patients in Scotland, with great success.” 

Incisionless surgery is available in Scotland thanks to our wonderful community of donors who helped raise over £2 million to purchase the scanner. To learn more or donate, visit Give to the University of Dundee web page.

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