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ALS Northwest ends 2025 with Significant Research Investment

January 2, 2026 Comments Off on ALS Northwest ends 2025 with Significant Research Investment

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 30, 2025 – ALS Northwest increased its financial investment in ALS research throughout 2025, accelerating new approaches in ALS treatment, prevention, and understanding. These efforts include an initiative…

ALS Northwest and ALS United Announce New Research Grantees 

November 20, 2025 Comments Off on ALS Northwest and ALS United Announce New Research Grantees 

2025 Grantees Advance Breakthroughs in ALS Treatment and Discovery November 20, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PORTLAND, OREGON – ALS Northwest, in partnership with 12 ALS United member organizations, announces the…

Robert Packard Center for ALS Research Announces Joint Research Funding

November 5, 2025 Comments Off on Robert Packard Center for ALS Research Announces Joint Research Funding

Robert Packard Center for ALS Research and ALS United Announce Joint Research Funding Partnership The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins and ALS United — including ALS…

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ALS Research Innovation Program

November 3, 2025 Comments Off on ALS Research Innovation Program

ALS Northwest has always believed in the power of funding science and research at every stage, from the earliest discoveries at the lab bench to the clinical trials that pave…

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ALS Research Funding is At Risk – But You Can Help!

July 15, 2025 Comments Off on ALS Research Funding is At Risk – But You Can Help!

At the heart of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon is an extraordinary team of scientists—all women, led by Dr. Bahareh Ajami.  Dr. Ajami and her team…

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Researchers Analyze Medication Effects on ALS + More Research Stories

June 12, 2025 Comments Off on Researchers Analyze Medication Effects on ALS + More Research Stories

Research Spotlight Researchers to Analyze Medication Effects on the Development and Progression of ALS and Parkinson’s Diseases ALS United, in partnership with the ALS CURE Project, Livermore Lab Foundation, RDM…

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Springing Into Action: Walks, Advocacy and What’s Ahead

April 14, 2025 Comments Off on Springing Into Action: Walks, Advocacy and What’s Ahead

Updates From Our Executive Director: With spring in full bloom and as we move into this new year together, I’m looking forward to connecting with you more regularly through blog…

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The Power of ALS Research: Terry Smith

August 14, 2024 Comments Off on The Power of ALS Research: Terry Smith

A new treatment in 2023 changed the medical landscape for Terry Smith, a person living with ALS in Hood River, Oregon. This article is from the 2023 Annual Report. Terry…

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Support ALS Research

July 12, 2024 Comments Off on Support ALS Research

Have you heard? RAPA Therapeutics’ recent Expanded Access Protocol (EAP) allows people with ALS who are otherwise ineligible for clinical trials to access a promising new treatment called RAPA-501. Donors…

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Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) ALS Initiative

July 12, 2024 Comments Off on Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) ALS Initiative

ALS United, along with its dedicated members, has taken a significant step in the battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by collectively supporting the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) ALS initiative.…