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Monthly ALS News from the ALS Association
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Monthly News from the ALS Association
March 2024
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Researcher Spotlight: Annie Collins, 2023 Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellow
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February 11th marked the ninth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which serves as an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To celebrate, we are shining a spotlight on Annie Collins, one of our 2023 Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellows, and how she is helping move the development of new ALS treatments forward.
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Feeding Tubes: 10 Things to Know
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In most people’s journey with ALS, they will be confronted with the decision of using a feeding tube to help maintain proper nutrition and enhance their quality of life. As part of the ALS care planning process, people with ALS should discuss the various options with their multidisciplinary care team, weigh the pros and cons, and understand how their decision may impact their overall health.
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Better, Together: The ALS Multidisciplinary Care Approach
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We know multidisciplinary care for people living with ALS and their families is proven to extend survival and improve quality of life. At the ALS Association, we work with the best ALS physicians and clinics across the U.S. to make sure people living with ALS have access to the best specialized care no matter where they live. Our Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence™ and Recognized Treatment Centers™ provide people with ALS compassionate care in a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere.
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What Comes to Mind When You Hear the Word Joy? THIS.
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Wendy and Michael Wilson live in Oklahoma City with their daughter, Londyn. Michael was diagnosed with ALS in 2017 at the age of 35. When she was just 10 years old, Londyn made sure her parents could celebrate their anniversary in style. Wendy tells us how.
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The Generous Son of an ALS Parent Elevates the Fight Against ALS
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Our grandfather, Herbert Hoffman, died from ALS in February 1943. This was less than two years after Lou Gehrig passed away and his name became forever attached to this disease. We never knew our grandfather. But we knew and loved and treasured our time with our uncle, Hugh Hoffman. Our uncle’s incredible donation will be spent to expand access to existing multidisciplinary ALS clinics and to certify new ones. In addition, the donation will fund new and promising clinical trials.
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Learning Opportunities
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ALS Research Advances: Making Sense of Antisense Therapy
Monday, March 25, 2024, 2:00 p.m. ET
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