A $300,000 grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will back AcuraStem’s preclinical development of an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient-derived stem cell therapy that has the potential to treat a wide range of ALS patients. The grant will allow the biotechnology company AcuraStem to begin proof-of-concept studies of its…
Global asset management company Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) has announced a $20 million matching gift to establish the Healey Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, the goal of which is to accelerate the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatments. With this gift, which will fund over time,…
To bring attention to the plight of teens touched by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America (MTPA) is calling for artistic submissions from young people who have a family member with the disease. Called ALSO US, the new initiative is open to U.S. teenagers and young…
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will host its 18th annual Wings Over Wall Street benefit Oct. 17 to raise funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research with the ultimate goal of defeating the disease, the nonprofit announced. Presented by Investors Exchange and emceed by ABC affiliate…
With shared goals and a special connection, PopSockets has joined The ALS Association’s Every Drop Adds Up campaign to bring individuals and organizations together to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.  The association cites the success of the Ice Bucket Challenge four years ago, which raised millions to support…
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