The Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center is excited to open registration for our fourth annual familial conference, Uncovering the Genetics of FTD/ALS, on Wednesday, February 21st, 3:00PM to 6:00PM EST. Please register by visiting www.pennmedicine.org/FTDCFamilialConference2024. This event will take place virtually and the link will be provided once you've registered.   Our team understands ALS, FTD, and related disorders can impact an entire family even when just one person is diagnosed. However, we also recognize the unique […]

Dr. Ikjae Lee, from the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University, will present a summary of literature on the intake of various macronutrients and their impact on the progression of ALS. Building on this foundation, Dr. Lee will introduce recent findings that suggest a diet with a high glycemic index may be […]

We are kicking off State of Play for 2024 with a look at how tech research can help people living with MND. MND Australia's Dr Ben O'Mara will talk about the 'Game on with MND' project looking at how we can make gaming more accessible for people with MND and Dr Taylor Dick from the […]

  This webinar will cover the essentials to understand respiratory support in ALS/MND. We will cover how breathing is affected, what care and support can be followed, non-invasive equipment available, and what is a traqueostomy, how it works, and considerations.   Presenter: Susan Brumby

This webinar will provide information on ALS/MND platform trials. We will hear from HEALEY, MAGNET and SMART. They will update us on their approach, recruitment, trial eligibility and their latest news. Moderator: Dr. Nicholas Cole - Chair of Scientific Advisory Council Panel: Dr. Sabrina Paganoni - HEALEY Trial Dr. Ruben van Eijk - MAGNET Trial […]

Title: The role of multidisciplinary care in ALS Date/Time: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at noon CST Link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7883989190684308310 About the Program: Join us for our March ALS Learning Series, where team members and people living with ALS will explore the crucial role of collaboration in delivering holistic care. Discover how multidisciplinary clinics can […]

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00pm EDT Participate in our upcoming ALS Town Hall on April 3rd to hear how ALS scientists, advocates, innovators, and gene carriers have collaborated to develop the "Light the Way" program.  With the recent approval of a new gene therapy for people living with SOD1 ALS and the potential for […]

This webinar will provide tools and recommendations for People living with ALS/MND, their caregivers and youth. We will learn how to take care of our mental health upon diagnosis, how to deal with our emotions like guilt and anxiety. And how to drive motivation and other activities that will provide happiness and enjoyment.

This webinar will cover the essentials to understand respiratory support in ALS/MND. We will cover how breathing is affected, what care and support can be followed, non-invasive equipment available, and what is a traqueostomy, how it works, and considerations. Presenter: Susan Brumby

DAY 2 | MANAGEMENT | Disease Progression Management AUDIENCE | All medical and allied medics involved in the treatment and management of MND patients The Motor Neuron Disease Association of South Africa and Genoa Underwriting Managers are delighted to invite you to a webinar hosted via the Zoom platform.  Hosted over 3 days, local and […]