Accelerating the Pace of Discovery
There is an urgent need for better treatments and a cure for ALS. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to fund innovative projects and collaborative efforts designed to speed the progression of new ALS therapies from the lab to the people who need them. This decades-worth of support has led to some of the most promising and significant advances in the field.
- The first new FDA-approved drug for ALS since 2017
- The first genetically targeted therapy approved to treat ALS
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Key advances in wearable sensors and brain-computer interface technology
Go Behind the Headlines
Stories about ALS research advancements are filled with information about different genes, proteins and other scientific concepts. Get a better understanding of what it all means in a way that’s easy to understand.
RTI Report Highlights Impact of the Ice Bucket Challenge
New research conducted by the nonprofit research institute RTI details how this support changed the fight against ALS forever.
