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    Funding discoveries in ALS research: ALS Canada and Brain Canada announce more than $1.3 million for 2023 Discovery Grants

    March 05, 2024
    Eight projects receive funding to find answers and fuel discoveries in ALS research Toronto – In their effort to fund progress and innovation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada are…
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    Health Canada issues a Notice of Non-Compliance–Withdrawal for masitinib

    March 01, 2024
    AB Science announced that Health Canada has issued a Notice of Non-Compliance–Withdrawal (NON-W) for masitinib in ALS due to unresolved clinical concerns and data reliability issues.   A Notice of Non-Compliance-Withdrawal (NON-W) indicates that the drug submission did not meet the…
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    ALS Canada and Brain Canada invest in future leader of ALS research with 2023 Career Transition Award

    February 27, 2024
    Quebec researcher receives $250,000 over three years to investigate gene-based research to treat ALS Toronto – The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada are dedicated to a shared mission to advance amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. Together,…
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    ALS community calls on the Ontario government to invest $6.6 million in Budget 2024 to address urgent disparities in access to ALS services and care

    February 21, 2024
    Implementation of the Ontario Provincial ALS Program is critical for addressing the urgent needs of Ontarians living with ALS and their families Toronto – Today, people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers join the ALS Society of…
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    Toronto Star op-ed recognizes disparities in Ontario health care system for people living with ALS

    February 20, 2024
    Today, The Toronto Star has published an op-ed from Tammy Moore, CEO of the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada), which recognizes that Ontario’s health framework isn’t designed to address the unique challenges of ALS – a devastating disease that…
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    Canadians living with ALS unite to CAPTURE ALS

    February 16, 2024
    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a complex disease with varying symptoms and severity for people affected. Due to its heterogeneity, diagnosing the disease can be challenging and finding effective treatments can also be difficult. CAPTURE (Comprehensive Analysis Platform To Understand,…
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    ALS Society of Canada recognizes innovation and need for expedited funding in new Acceleration Grant Program

    January 30, 2024
    Funding for first two projects to total $200,000 Toronto – Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that can progress with startling swiftness. The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) recognizes the need to move quickly in funding promising research…
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    Ontario Provincial ALS Program: Enhancing care and quality of life of people living with ALS

    January 17, 2024
    In Canada, what the provincial health care systems provide does not always match the needs of people living with ALS. This statement rings true for Ontario, where the current ALS care and support landscape in the province presents people living…
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