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 […]
The ALS Research Collaborative (ARC) and ARC Data Commons Discussion and demo led by Dr. Fernando Vieira Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00pm EDT On Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET, join a special ALS TDI Town Hall to hear Dr. Fernando Vieira, CEO and CSO at ALS TDI, provide an overview […]
Prof Guillaume Hautbergue is an expert in RNA biology and he and his lab recently published on a peptide that was able to prevent the death of nerve cells and protect them from degeneration in C9orf72-ALS/FTD animal models. He also recently reported a gene therapy approach targeting the same biological process. More Information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/news/scientists-discover-how-prevent-death-nerve-cells-most-common-genetic-forms-mnd-and-dementia
Intimacy and ALS Led by members of the ALS community Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:00pm EDT From dating and relationships to sexuality and your sex life, ALS changes a lot. This special 1.5-hour-long ALS Town Hall will attempt to cover the many ways that intimacy can be affected by ALS, while also discussing how […]
About the Event Dr. Ajami is an Assistant Professor of Immunology and Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience at OHSU. Her research is focused on how immune cells provokes the pathology in different neurodegenerative diseases. Her work aims at describing immune pathways that leads to the damage to the brain tissue and ultimately discover the molecules that […]
Title: ALS Exercise Date: Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3042676758300304988 About the Program: Many people living with ALS struggle to understand whether it is OK to exercise, what kind of exercise is most beneficial, and whether exercise slows disease progression. Please join as, Hannah Redd PT, DPT, NCS, at […]
