Month: January 2024

Welcoming Our New President & CEO

January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Welcoming Our New President & CEO

On February 1, 2024, the ALS Network, formerly The ALS Association Golden West Chapter, announced Sheri Strahl, MPH, MBA, as its new president and CEO. Sheri has served as the…

Spotlight on…David Buseck and Linda Levine

January 30, 2024 Comments Off on Spotlight on…David Buseck and Linda Levine

David Buseck grew up in Tempe, Arizona. After finishing his Master’s program in Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona, he moved to California to begin work right away. Shortly…

2024 Barber ALS Research Award Winners

January 30, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 Barber ALS Research Award Winners

Notable ALS advocate Jim Barber was an instrumental voice in the ALS community who advocated for ALS research. A major outcome of his work was the formation of the California…

Highlights of the 14th Annual California ALS Research Summit

January 30, 2024 Comments Off on Highlights of the 14th Annual California ALS Research Summit

The 14th annual California ALS Research Summit was a seminal event in the world of ALS research and care, with over 200 researchers, investigators, clinicians, biotech companies, partner organizations, and…

ALS Golden West is now ALS Network

January 24, 2024 Comments Off on ALS Golden West is now ALS Network

We’re excited to share that ALS Golden West is now the ALS Network! We have changed our name to better reflect how we serve the ALS community – through meaningful…

Prilenia envisions Phase III trial despite ALS drug missing primary endpoint  

January 22, 2024 Comments Off on Prilenia envisions Phase III trial despite ALS drug missing primary endpoint  

Prilenia has announced plans to initiate a Phase III trial in H2 2024 after presenting results at the Annual California ALS Research Summit in Los Angeles, US. Prilenia Therapeutics’ amyotrophic…

An evening to celebrate Champions for Cures and Care

January 20, 2024 Comments Off on An evening to celebrate Champions for Cures and Care

January 19, Los Angeles It was a truly wonderful evening dedicated to conquering ALS at the Champions for Cures and Care celebration on Friday, January 19. The elegant gala event,…

Actor Aaron Lazar opens up about ALS diagnosis

January 17, 2024 Comments Off on Actor Aaron Lazar opens up about ALS diagnosis

My ALS Story – Dave Coker and Team Coker Stars

January 8, 2024 Comments Off on My ALS Story – Dave Coker and Team Coker Stars

Born and raised in Richmond, California, Dave Coker has always dedicated his life to helping others. He first started his career as a social worker at a psychiatric hospital during…

ALS Network – 2023 Care Services Survey Outcomes

January 4, 2024 Comments Off on ALS Network – 2023 Care Services Survey Outcomes

In September 2023, ALS Golden West distributed a survey to all clients we serve – people living with ALS, their loved ones and their professional caregivers. The goal was to…