Join Ken and Team Never Give Up at the Walk for Life After being diagnosed with ALS a little over three years ago, Ken Trent has been an active participant in the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life with Team …
May 2023 Foundation eNews
ALS Awareness Month: Take action! May is ALS Awareness Month, a terrific opportunity to share your commitment to ALS care and research with friends and colleagues. All month, we’ll be sharing ideas to help you make an impact and highlighting people …
Introducing the First-Ever ALS Platform Trial
The Sean M. Healey & AMG Center at Massachusetts General Hospital is launching the first-ever ALS platform trial aimed at advancing the development of ALS treatments. Our Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine …
July 2024 Foundation eNews
Unite in memory and hope with Ryan Bell Join Ryan Bell in this year’s Les Turner ALS Walk for Life on Saturday, September 14 as he leads a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Lori Hoover, who bravely battled ALS until …
Team Race for ALS
Team Race for ALS We’re racing for a cure! Whether you’re new to running or ready to set a new personal record, there’s a place for you on our team. Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk in May Bank of America …
August 2024 Foundation eNews
A team that won’t slow down Leslie Bartosz was diagnosed with ALS in August 2020, which has led to challenges with her mobility. That didn’t stop her from creating beautiful custom designs for her team’s Les Turner ALS Walk for …
Mature ‘lab grown’ neurons hold promise for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers at Northwestern University and the Les Turner ALS Center at Northwestern Medicine have created the first highly mature neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a feat that opens new opportunities for medical research and potential transplantation therapies …
ALS Learning Series: Evidence-Based Consensus Guidelines for Genetic Counseling and Testing in ALS
The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s online ALS Learning Series is aimed at empowering our ALS community through the latest information and insights. Educational webinars and interactive Q&A’s covering a diverse array of topics, from telemedicine to respiratory care, are hosted monthly by the Foundation’s Support Services team and clinicians from our Lois Insolia ALS Clinic at Northwestern Medicine. The ALS Learning Series also includes blog posts and articles on ALS research, clinical trials, caregiver support and so much more.
September 2024 Foundation eNews
This Saturday, it’s go time! Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled day at the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life this Saturday, Sept. 14, at Soldier Field in Chicago! As the largest ALS event in the Midwest, the Walk brings …
Les Turner Symposium on ALS
For 12 years, the Les Turner Symposium on ALS has featured presentations from leading ALS scientists and clinicians, as well as people living with ALS; plus research posters, a Q&A panel and more. The symposium is free and open to the public, with thanks to our generous sponsors.
