Join us for the 12th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS. At this symposium, you will hear from leading ALS scientists and clinicians who will discuss advances in ALS research and care. Individuals with ALS, as well as their family members and caregivers are welcome. Medical professionals who work with patients with ALS are also…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Making Connections Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every…
ALS brings with it a lot of uncertainty and loss emotionally and physically. It can feel like your body is failing you, and lead to mental and emotional struggles related to what it means to live with ALS, and how to find meaning while living with it. Join us for a conversation on November 8th…
About the Event Dr. Heiman-Patterson is the Director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders and a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She directs the MDA/ALS Center of Hope, including the clinical and laboratory research programs. Her career has always been dedicated to research in neuromuscular…
Speakers: Dr. Merit Cudkowicz (Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at MGH) and Dr. Nazem Atassi (Sanofi) The webinar discussion will include the mechanism of action of RIPK1 inhibition, efficacy in animal models, results from Phase 1 first in human studies, and Phase 2 study design and update on enrollment.
I AM ALS and People People Media are excited to invite you to a special virtual screening of the feature-length documentary Sometimes I Shake, followed by a live Q&A with the film team, and ALS community members. The event will be on November 9th at 8 pm ET. Sometimes I Shake is a moving documentary about music professor…
Neuroscience 2022 will be held in-person in San Diego, CA, November 12-16. SfN will also offer a sampling of annual meeting content virtually, including the opportunity for virtual posters. Learn more about the Neuroscience 2022 Virtual Component. Each year, scientists from around the world congregate to discover new ideas, share their research, and experience the best…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Tahoe Support Group Meeting (Every third Thursday of every month.)…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Sacramento Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every month.)…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Sacramento Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every month.)…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Transition Support Group Meeting (Every fourth Tuesday of every month.)…
Dr. Richard Bedlack grew up in a small town in central Connecticut. He went to college at William and Mary in Virginia, then back to Connecticut for an MD and Ph.D. in Neuroscience at UConn. Finally, he came to Duke where he completed his Medicine Internship, Neurology Residency, Neuromuscular Fellowship, and Masters in Clinical Research…
Thursday, December 1st, 5:00 pm EST: Weekly Q&A with guest speaker Catherine Douthwright PhD, CCRP from UMass Worcester- Click here to register Catherine Douthwright PhD, CCRP Catherine brings years of previous research coordinator experience to her current role working on the Platform Trial at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA, where she also serves…
The International Symposium is the biggest annual conference dedicated to ALS and MND research. Each year we bring together researchers from around the world to share new understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and motor neurone disease. This year's event takes place between 6 - 9 December 2022. More details on the event will be online soon.
ALS brings with it a lot of uncertainty and loss emotionally and physically – for the person living with ALS and their caregivers and loved ones. As a caregiver, you’ll experience many different emotions along this journey, and with so much to learn plus the shock of diagnosis, it can feel like you’re lost in a foreign…
About the Event Dr. Merit Cudkowicz is the Director of the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS, Chief of Neurology at Mass General, Director and the Julieanne Dorn Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Cudkowicz’s research and clinical activities are dedicated to the study and treatment of people with Amyotrophic Lateral…
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 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, will discuss the benefits of exercise among people living with ALS along with…
Please join us on Thursday, December 8th at 5:00 pm EST (4:00 pm CST/2:00 pm PST) for a webinar about the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial. Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD, and Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc will present updates on the Platform Trial and answer questions from the audience. In addition, we will be joined by Mia Resendes, Primary Coordinator…
Are you looking to share your story with a broader audience or increase the scope of your advocacy? If so, using social media platforms like Twitter may help. If you feel daunted or overwhelmed by using social media, you’re not alone! That is why community members Mandi Bailey (aka the Self-Taught Social Media Mama) and…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Making Connections Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every…
McFinn Lovere ALS ADVOCATE We are excited to host EverythingALS Community Event: Share your Tips and Tricks for Living with ALS We invite you to EverythingALS Community “Tips and Tricks” Webinar, hosted by McFinn Lovere from EverythingALS Team. We are excited to host EverythingALS Community Event: Share your Tips and Tricks for Living with ALS We invite…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Tahoe Support Group Meeting (Every third Thursday of every month.)…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Sacramento Support Group Meeting (Every third Saturday of every month.)…
The International Symposium on ALS/MND occurred December 6th through 9th, and some community members attended and presented at the conference. They returned with new knowledge, perspectives, and experiences that they would like to share with the broader community! That is why we are hosting a community conversation that will allow presenters/attendees to compare notes and share what…
The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter is committed to serving the needs of the ALS community during the COVID-19 crisis. We are offering Virtual Support Group Meetings to ensure those living with ALS and their caregivers continue to have access to their networks of support. Transition Support Group Meeting (Every fourth Tuesday of every month.)…
