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ALSA-Initiated Scientific Research
This aggressive, ALS cure-directed research effort, launched in May 2000 by The ALS Association, seeks answers to key questions that must be addressed in order for better treatments and ultimately a cure for ALS to be found. This research effort complements and works in tandem with The ALS Association's Investigator-Initiated research program.
Focus of these projects includes, but is not limited to the following areas of promise:
- Human genetics - Identifying new genes involved in familial ALS
- Genomics - Using information from the DNA sequence of the human genome to aid in genetic studies, and to search for the expression of genes associated with the disease
- Animal Models: Transgenic mice, transgenic rats and Drosophila (fruit flies)
- Assay development and high throughput drug screening
- Stem cell research as potential for replacing dying neurons
- Providing important trophic factors to dying cells and Gene Therapy and Diagnostic Biomarkers
Studies Initiated in 2005
Studies Initiated in 2004
Studies Initiated in 2003
Studies Initiated in 2002
Studies Initiated in 2001
Studies Initiated in 2000
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 | ALS Research Overview |
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Read The ALS Association's White Paper on the State of ALS Research.
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| TREAT ALS |
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Read about the new initiative to accelerate clinical trials through ALS Research.
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| Meet The ALS Association's Chief Scientist |
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| Research Grants |
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Send us an email with your contact information if you would like to be added to our abstract call list.
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