Understanding ALS research

Have questions about ALS research, clinical trials, or drug development?

Watch our webinar on ALS Research and Clinical Trials 101 here.

Connect with us at our ALS Research and Clinical Trials 101 Q&A Drop-In

This monthly Q&A drop-in session is available for people living with ALS, their families, caregivers, and anyone close to someone living with the disease who is seeking information or might have questions about ALS research and/or clinical trials. The ALS Canada Research Team is available to answer any questions and help you find resources on these topics:

• ALS research and clinical trial updates
• Opportunities for participation in research
• Clinical trial design and information
• Drug development
• ALS genetics
• And more!

Drop in to have your questions addressed, chat with peers, meet the ALS Canada Team, and get access to research resources.

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All questions about ALS research can also be directed towards the ALS Canada Research Team for support at anytime. Contact us at research@als.ca.

Research glossary

For a list of commonly used ALS research terms.

ALS Canada Research Glossary

This glossary contains a list of scientific and medical terms and definitions that are relevant to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

ALS Canada guide on how to read research papers

Scientific articles (or papers) are the published results of a scientific study. You can search for articles on databases such as PubMed. Our guide can help you to start navigating these articles.

Guide to Reading Research Papers

From unravelling abstracts to diving deep into discussions, this resource will help you feel more confident the next time you dig into a complicated ALS research paper.

ALS Canada Gene Hub

For more information on ALS genetics and research.