Heading into the new year, we will be dedicating the second Thursday of each month to a discussion about Expanded Access and EAPs. Please join us on Thursday, December 14th, at 5:00 pm EST (4:00 pm CST/2:00 pm PST) for a brief presentation and Q&A session about EAPs with our guest host, Dr. James Berry of Massachusetts General…
Sunday, December 17, 2023 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Doctor Goodson will discuss his pathway to medicine and the doctor's side of the doctor patient relationship. He will describe his 25 years as a health care advocate. Finally, he will discuss the transition from doctor to ALS patient and consider the various perspectives for all those involved…
Don't miss this opportunity to hear first hand from these extraordinary individuals as they share their experiences, insights, and aspirations in the pursuit of advancing ALS research. Together, let's harness the power of citizen research to make a lasting impact on the future of ALS treatments and support. Wednesday, January 10th, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard…
As part of our weekly webinar series, we will be dedicating the second Thursday of each month to a discussion about Expanded Access and EAPs. Please join us on Thursday, January 11th, at 5:00 pm EST (4:00 pm CST/2:00 pm PST) for a brief presentation and Q&A session about EAPs with guest host, Dr. Amy Tsou,…
Pridopidine update with Prilenia Therapeutics
This webinar will provide information on ALS/MND treatments currently in Phase 3 Clinical Trials. We will hear directly about timelines, where the sites are, other programs offered, and who to contact if more information is needed.
ALS Patient Fellows Share Insights from the ALS MND Symposium ALS Patient Fellows Share Insights from the ALS MND Symposium Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00pm EDT Participate in our upcoming Town Hall on January 25th to hear from community members who attended the International Symposium on ALS/MND this past December. This event will…
The National ALS Registry is a multi-faceted research platform. Launched in 2010, the Registry evaluates the public health burden of ALS by determining who has ALS in the United States as well as investigating the causes and risk factors for this disease. The Registry also connects persons with ALS with clinical trials and epidemiological studies,…
Please join us on Thursday, January 25th, 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. This week we will be joined by representatives from…
About the event Around 140,000 or more healthy people in the United States have C9orf72 repeat expansions, a few thousand more with a current ALS or FTD diagnosis - what research is available for them to participate in? It can be hard to understand what research participation is available. It can be even harder to…
About the Presentation: Navigating ALS care can be complicated and filled with many complex decisions, including whether genetic testing is right for you. Join us for a discussion with genetic counselor Laynie Dratch, ScM CGC, as she describes the role of a genetic counselor and addresses common questions about the genetics of ALS-FTD spectrum disorders, the genetic testing process,…
About the event Up to 50,000 healthy people in the United States have pathogenic GRN variants, and about one thousand more have an active FTD diagnosis - what research is available for them to participate in? It can be hard to understand what research participation is available. It can be even harder to picture what…
Join the call early! The speaker will start promptly at 4:00 PM PST. The meeting room will be open at 3:30 PM PST. Questions for our Speakers? If you have questions you want to ask during the call, please email info@everythingals.org
As part of our weekly webinar series, we will be dedicating the second Thursday of each month to a discussion about Expanded Access and EAPs. Please join us on Thursday, February 8th, at 5:00 pm EST (4:00 pm CST/2:00 pm PST) for a brief presentation and Q&A session about EAPs. This week, we will be joined…
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Christine Vande Velde (Robert Packard Center for ALS Research), Erin Fleming (Project ALS), and Dr. Fernando Vieira (ALS Therapy Development Institute) as we explore the role of the ALS community in shaping pre-clinical research, and the transformative impact…
Speaker Series: A Comprehensive & Integrative Medicine Approach to ALS Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET Presented by Shelena C. Lalji, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Functional Medicine Physician, ALS Advocate, Author, Speaker, Devoted Mother, and Caregiver to Husband with ALS Introduction by Ron Hoffman, CCALS Founder Join us for an informative and inspirational…
Join the call early! The speaker will start promptly at 4:00 PM PST. The meeting room will be open at 3:30 PM PST. Questions for our Speakers? If you have questions you want to ask during the call, please email info@everythingals.org
Thursday, February 22nd, 5:00 pm EST: Genetics Discussion with Dr. Mark Garret (Mass General Hospital) Mark Garret, MD Dr. Garret is a neurologist and researcher at the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at MGH. Dr. Garret is particularly interested in familial ALS, and he has been involved in multiple clinical trials evaluating targeted…
Unveiling the ALS Trial Navigator - Empowering Your Trial Search Watch a live demo of this innovative platform and get your questions answered! Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00pm EDT Join us for an exciting Town Hall unveiling the innovative ALS Trial Navigator – a comprehensive resource designed to empower individuals and caregivers in…
Dr. Ikjae Lee, from the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University, will present a summary of literature on the intake of various macronutrients and their impact on the progression of ALS. Building on this foundation, Dr. Lee will introduce recent findings that suggest a diet with a high glycemic index may be…