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Spotlight on… Sarah Marez
Growing up in the small but mighty town of Strathmore, CA, Sarah was one of three children raised by loving parents who taught her resilience and strength. In August 2012,…
ALS News Today: Californians can help fund ALS research through tax contributions
People living in California can help fund amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research when filing their state taxes. The California ALS Research Network Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund allows Californians to contribute…
Letters of Intent for ALS Research Funding Accepted April 15 – May 15
The ALS Network, in partnership with ALS United, proudly announces that letters of intent for ALS research funding will be accepted April 15 – May 15, 2025. “We are honored…
Lunch and Learn: Advocacy in Action with the ALS Network
On Thursday, March 27, the ALS Network hosted an engaging Lunch and Learn session with our Policy and Advocacy Manager, Allison Nadeau, MPH, MBA. Attendees gained an inside look at…
New method may serve as platform for creating cell therapies for ALS
Process to turn skin cells into motor neurons detailed in 2 papers Scientists have developed a novel method to efficiently grow motor neurons from skin cells, which may serve as…
Celebrating National Doctors’ Day and Women’s History Month
Tuesday, March 30 is National Doctors’ Day. Women’s History month is a great opportunity to celebrate women ALS clinicians and scientists. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly for people living with…
Spotlight on… Erin Taylor
Erin Taylor was born in Whittier, California, in 1999. When she was 17, she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, to attend college. Always creative and hard working, she juggled…
Webinar: Building a Strong Support Network for Your Journey with ALS
Thursday, March 27 at 1 p.m. PT/ 10 a.m. HT – Hosted by our partner, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, this webinar highlights the importance of building a strong support system…
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America to Showcase New Research Findings in ALS at 2025 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference
JERSEY CITY, N.J. March 12, 2025 – Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) today announced the presentation of eleven abstracts covering research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the 2025…