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How could a gene that causes one type of ALS be switched off? In episode 87, Tim Miller from the Washington University in St. Louis discusses his research into therapies that target the single strands of DNA or RNA which cause many cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. His article “Phase 1–2 […]

Timothy M. Miller, MD, PhD, (Washington University) will discuss VALOR, a global, Phase 3 clinical study sponsored by Biogen for eligible people living with SOD1-ALS. VALOR is being conducted to evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of the investigational drug tofersen in SOD1-ALS. 

Two preliminary studies were published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine, both aimed at reducing superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) protein levels in people who had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) due to SOD1 mutations. In the first study, a phase I/II trial of intrathecal tofersen, Timothy Miller, MD, PhD, of Washington University in St. […]

Biogen (MA, USA) has announced positive results from a Phase I/II study of tofersen – an antisense oligonucleotide – for the potential treatment of SOD1 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). These results have been published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Researchers led by a Washington University neurologist found promising results for an experimental drug to treat a rare, inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

ST. LOUIS – Research taking place at Washington University’s School of Medicine is giving hope to those affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Phase 1/phase 2 trial shows evidence for safety, biological activity of tofersen; phase 3 trial underway

NEALS Educational Webinar. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we know it is of particular concern for the ALS community, both for clinical care and research trials. To help address some of your questions and concerns, representatives from the NEALS leadership team will be hosting a second webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on ALS clinical research.

NEALS Educational Webinar. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we know it is of particular concern for the ALS community, both for clinical care and research trials.

This webinar provides introductory-level instruction on how to search for ALS clinical trials. You will learn what resources to use to find open ALS clinical trials and where to look for specific information such as eligibility criteria, trial site locations, and if traveling is required.

The Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Mass General has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with administering three proposed drug regimens in the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial – the first trial of its kind for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Recognized for developing experimental treatment for ALS