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The ALS Association supports a wide breadth of specific fields of study that are critical to advancing ALS research.

Research focus areas
Assistive Technology Assistive Technology
Biomarkers Biomarkers
Clinical Studies Clinical Studies
Cognitive Studies Cognitive Studies
Disease Mechanisms Disease Mechanisms
Disease Models Disease Models
Drug Development Drug Development
Environmental Factors Environmental Factors
Genetics Genetics
Nanotechnology Nanotechnology
Natural History Studies Natural History Studies
Precision Medicine Precision Medicine
Stem Cells Stem Cells
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Our mission is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
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