ALS clinical trials must represent all people living with ALS including those from diverse genetic, racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographical backgrounds.
In March 2022, I AM ALS hosted the inaugural I AM ALS Action Summit to engage stakeholders in the ALS community to improve the clinical trial experience for people living with ALS and their caregivers. Summit participants included people living with ALS, loved ones and caregivers, physicians, clinical research coordinators, advocacy organizations, biopharma allies, and key government stakeholders.
This webinar, which will take place on March 8th at 6pm ET, aims to inform the ALS community of the results from the Action Summit and will include an exchange of ideas around clinical trial recruitment and retention and ways in which you can get involved.
Federal agencies provide an important forum for the brain community to connect with policymakers and officials, including in support of efforts to deliver safe and effective treatments for brain conditions. Join us for an educational webinar providing an overview of the federal regulatory process. We will highlight opportunities with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), […]
Please join us on Thursday, March 16th at 5:00 pm EST (4:00 pm CST/2:00 pm PST) for a webinar about the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial. Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc and Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD will present updates on the Platform Trial and answer questions from the audience. In addition, we will be discussing the importance of biomarkers […]
In this webinar, Dr. Angela Genge will discuss the research behind AP-10l and provide an overview of the trial and what study participation involves. The phase 2 trial of AP-101 is currently enrolling participants with Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Sporadic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Cognitive Changes in ALS - Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT About the Program Join us for our March ALS Learning Series discussing cognitive functions with Catherine Lomen-Hoerth, MD. She will provide an overview of ALS, including its causes and symptoms, and how it affects cognitive functioning. Dr. Lomen-Hoerth will cover the […]
Please join us on Thursday, March 23rd at 5:00 pm EST (4:00 pm CST/2:00 pm PST) for a webinar about the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial. Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc and Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD will present updates on the Platform Trial and answer questions from the audience. In addition, we will be joined by Jeffrey Rothstein, MD, […]
Please join us for the Regimen F Drug Science Q&A Webinar on Monday, March 27th from 5:00-6:00 pm Eastern time. This webinar is open to all, and it serves as a great opportunity to learn more about the science and mechanism of action behind Regimen F, the most recent addition to the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial. Sabrina Paganoni, MD, […]
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:30 PM ET Please join us for a webinar update on tofersen moderated by NEALS Co-Chair Dr. Jinsy Andrews. Dr. Timothy Miller will provide background on tofersen and updates from the March 22nd FDA Advisory Committee Meeting. Holly Fernandez Lynch, an expert in FDA pharmaceutical policy and regulatory standards, will be […]
Familial or sporadic ALS/MND, the importance of genetic counselling and testing cant be emphasized enough. Join us for this scenario-based discussion which will look at real situations ranging from an ALS/MND asymptomatic carrier to someone whose parent had ALS/MND, but has not done genetic testing.
Join us for an educational overview of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), the new government agency proposed by President Biden to improve the government’s ability to speed biomedical and health solutions. This agency was created to support transformative research and development to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs – ranging from molecular to […]
It’s often thought that ALS only affects older, white men. The reality is that an entire community of women are currently living with ALS and they’re working hard to change this misunderstanding and build awareness that this disease can impact everyone. When women are diagnosed with ALS, it is a unique experience with specific challenges […]