***If you’ve signed up already in 2023, there’s no need to do it again. You will be added to the calendar invite.*** March is marching along, but let’s take a break to just hang out together. For those who may not know, social hour is an hour-long meeting where members of the community can come…
It’s often thought that ALS only affects older, white men. The reality is that an entire community of women are currently living with ALS and they’re working hard to change this misunderstanding and build awareness that this disease can impact everyone. When women are diagnosed with ALS, it is a unique experience with specific challenges…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
The ALS Research Collaborative (ARC) and ARC Data Commons Discussion and demo led by Dr. Fernando Vieira Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00pm EDT On Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET, join a special ALS TDI Town Hall to hear Dr. Fernando Vieira, CEO and CSO at ALS TDI, provide an overview…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
Prof Guillaume Hautbergue is an expert in RNA biology and he and his lab recently published on a peptide that was able to prevent the death of nerve cells and protect them from degeneration in C9orf72-ALS/FTD animal models. He also recently reported a gene therapy approach targeting the same biological process. More Information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/neuroscience-institute/news/scientists-discover-how-prevent-death-nerve-cells-most-common-genetic-forms-mnd-and-dementia
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…
Join Dr. Nadia Sethi, the Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), for this new virtual discussion series. These conversations will provide an overview of research at ALS TDI, discuss current clinical trials, and provide space to converse and ask questions about ALS science and research. Through this series,…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
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 5th Annual Gala of Hope Join us for an evening filled with good food, drinks, a silent auction, live entertainment and more! Saturday, April 15, 2023 6:30PM-11:30PM ET Vie by Cescaphe, 600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA Guests speakers to include ALS Hope Foundation President, Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson; representatives from Temple Health; and Joel Goldhirsh and Keynote Speaker Dr.…
Intimacy and ALS Led by members of the ALS community Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:00pm EDT From dating and relationships to sexuality and your sex life, ALS changes a lot. This special 1.5-hour-long ALS Town Hall will attempt to cover the many ways that intimacy can be affected by ALS, while also discussing how…
About the Event Dr. Ajami is an Assistant Professor of Immunology and Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience at OHSU. Her research is focused on how immune cells provokes the pathology in different neurodegenerative diseases. Her work aims at describing immune pathways that leads to the damage to the brain tissue and ultimately discover the molecules that…
Title: ALS Exercise Date: Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3042676758300304988 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…
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.)…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
2023 ANNUAL MEETING The 75th AAN Annual Meeting will be held from April 22-27, 2023, in a hybrid format offering the option to participate in person in Boston or live online. REGISTER NOW Already registered? Browse Program The Annual Meeting is exciting and diverse, with its seemingly endless choices and learning formats of top-tier education in every topic and specialty…
Hello, As the role of the immune system in neurological disease pathophysiology becomes increasingly apparent, comes the 5th Neuroimmunology Drug Development Summit (April 25-27, Boston), an exclusive forum that will unite established and emerging innovators in the expanding neuroimmunology space, providing actionable takeaways across neuroglia modeling, novel neuroimmunological targeting and neuroinflammatory biomarker discovery. View your copy of the industry-dedicated 2023 program packed with brand-new…
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.)…
Who We Are We are a group of caring people with various lived experiences with ALS, and professional expertise in the field of ALS. We understand the challenges associated with ALS, and simply want to be available to share resources and learnings that may help others. What We Do We make ourselves available for one…
Register Here! (Registration Opens December 1st @ 5:00 PM EDT.) Pricing - $325 - Fundraising option is available (See section below) Tech Sheet- Updated on 11.30.22 Event Schedule - Updated on 11.30.22 (Subject to change) Photos - Luis Vivar (LuVshots) will be onsite to capture complimentary pictures of your car on track. Willow Springs International Raceway…
