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Explore raw, inspiring, and heartwarming stories from the ALS community in Canada.

Dr. Sali Farhan and Dr. Martin Duenwald investigating how familial genetic factors contribute to ALS onset and progression.
Oct 13, 2021

How does the loss of the normal function of DNAJC7 cause ALS?

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Dr. Eric Shoubridge and Dr. Gary Armstrong exploring the role of mitochondrial DNA in ALS progression and treatment possibilities.
Sep 21, 2021

Can zebrafish help explain how mutations in this gene contribute to ALS?

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Dr. Christopher Pearson and Dr. Ekaterina Rogaeva discussing genetic factors related to ALS and frontotemporal dementia.
Aug 4, 2021

Is it possible to target the root cause of ALS linked to the C9orf72 gene?

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Dr. Angela Genge and Lana Kim with their team, exploring multidisciplinary approaches to improve quality of life for ALS patients.
Jun 28, 2021

Could mindfulness improve quality of life for people living with ALS?

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Logo for the "Miles 4 Matty" event with text "New York - Toronto" on a black background.
Jun 25, 2021

Loss and healing: A 900-km bike ride to drive ALS awareness

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Screenshot of participants in a virtual research forum
Jun 4, 2021

ALS Canada’s 2021 Research Forum: Bringing together the research and patient community virtually

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Taya Jones and children holding signs with ALS awareness messages.
May 29, 2021

A single mom living with ALS has high hopes for Lou Gehrig Day

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Dr. Honglin Huo and Dr. Neil Cashman with text about their research into inflammation pathways and how these could serve as targets for ALS therapies.
May 28, 2021

Could inflammation in this pathway provide a new target for ALS therapies?

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Mark Kirton
May 25, 2021

Lou Gehrig Day: A call to action from a former NHLer

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Mike Cels and a companion at a Blue Jays game, both wearing Blue Jays gear.
May 12, 2021

A family of Blue Jays fans cheers on Lou Gehrig Day

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Richard Ellis and Cathy Payne smiling together with text "Your Life. Your Story. Your Legacy."
May 3, 2021

Giving the gift of hope with a gift of tomorrow

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Apr 28, 2021

Share your baseball story

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