This past March, 140 international thought leaders in the field of ALS met at the ALS Clinical Trials Guidelines 2016 Workshop. Among those in attendance included Dr. Teepu Siddique and Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss on behalf of the Les Turner Research …
A summer of groundbreaking genetic discoveries in ALS
It has been a summer of groundbreaking genetic discoveries in ALS! In July, the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Medicine shared the news from the lab of Dr. Teepu Siddique of the discovery of a third …
From Generation to Generation: Embodying the True Spirit of “Paying it Forward”
While out on a bike ride, Barrington community member Bob Lee came up with an idea called the Ride for 3 Reasons after being inspired by Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie. During 12,000 mile journey across the country, Bob had …
Today’s Caregiver: 5 Lessons I Have Learned From Being A Young Caregiver For My Husband With ALS
Wife of PALS, Sherlyn Brubeck recently shared the five lessons she has learned from being a caregiver to her husband with Today’s Caregiver. Since being diagnosed with ALS in 2014, Sherlyn has become her husband’s primary caregiver. To read the …
Adjacent Government: Helping ALS patients is not only a medical need, but also a moral obligation
An article by Dr. Hande Ozdinler was published in Adjacent Government which provides a unique look at the complexities of ALS as well as the limitations researchers face as they search for a cure. Having funds for research is crucial …
Pesticide Exposure Found in Early Study to Possibly Trigger ALS
According to ALS News Today, a study published online in JAMA Neurology states that environmental pollutants such as pesticides has been linked to ALS and may represent modifiable ALS disease risk factors. Researchers at the University of Michigan studied occupational …
Registration Open: 2016 ALS Walk for Life
The 2016 ALS Walk for Life will be held on Sunday, September 18 at Soldier Field in Chicago and you can be one of the first to register. Join over 7,000 people at Chicago’s largest gathering for people living with …
Strike Out ALS 5k: Participant Spotlight
Meet Emily Gunty. Each month Emily and her father run at least one race together – most of which have a charitable component. For the past few years they have participated in the Strike Out ALS 5k despite having no …
Thank You Volunteers!
Throughout the year, the Les Turner ALS Foundation has a consistent and overwhelming amount of support from volunteers helping fight ALS. The dedicated service from volunteers continues to have a huge impact on the work the Foundation is able to …
Phase 3 Clinical ALS Drug Trial
The Foundation is pleased to announce the start of a new clinical drug trial for ALS at the Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Medicine. VITALITY-ALS is a Phase 3 clinical …
