ALS: New Research & Studies
NEALS Research Ambassadors, Stephen Winthrop and Pete Frates, were recently interviewed by WCVB, the Boston ABC affiliate, about their commitment to clinical trials and the fight against ALS.
Trial News & Events
ALS Research Ambassador on the Importance of Multidisciplinary Care
Madeline Kennedy describes the benefits of a multidisciplinary care approach for people living with ALS.
PALS Webinar - Cannabinoid use in ALS: Only symptom management or more?
Please join us on March 23rd for a webinar discussion on cannabinoid use in ALS led by Drs. Mark Ware and Angela Genge from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital. Dr. Ware will discuss the mechanism of action of cannabinoids, while Dr. Genge will discuss their use in symptom management, and possible effect on disease course.
ALS At Home
Barrow Neurological Institute is seeking individuals to participate in a remote research study called ALS AT HOME, enrolling under the direction of Dr. Jeremy Shefner.
NEALS Principal Investigator Training Seminar
NEALS is pleased to announce a full day training session for NEALS investigators interested in developing and conducting multi-center ALS clinical trials as Principal Investigators.
Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals is Now Enrolling in Phase 2 Trial of NP001
Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is currently enrolling up to 120 individuals with ALS and evidence of systemic inflammation in a second Phase 2 study of its investigational treatment NP001, an immune system regulator.
Watch Presentations from the 6th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS
At the 6th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS and NeuroRepair, sponsored by the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Medicine held in November 2016, a crowd of over 175 attendees learned the latest in ALS research and patient care from experts in the field.
PALS Webinar: A User’s Guide to Genetic Testing in ALS
Join Genetic Counselor and Assistant Professor at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Jennifer Roggenbuck, on January 20th at 2:00 PM EST for a live webinar to learn more about genetic testing in ALS.
Dexter Ang Wins ALS Assistive Technology Prize
2015 NEALS Research Ambassador, Dexter Ang, was awarded the ALS Assistive Technology prize by The ALS Association and Prize4Life during this year's ALS/MND International Alliance Meeting.
27th International Symposium on ALS/MND
Over 53 NEALS members authored posters presented at the 27th International Symposium on ALS/MND; 8 members chaired plenary sessions and 15 NEALS members presented platform presentations.