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The mission of Northeast ALS Consortium (NEALS) is to rapidly translate scientific advances into
clinical research and new treatments for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Researcher Highlight: Dr. Robert Bowser
For the past 20 years, Robert Bowser, PhD, has been studying how the regulation of gene expression is involved in neurodegenerative diseases. Learn more about Dr. Bowser's work>>
Clinical Research Update April 2012
What is coming down the ALS research pipeline? Learn more about enrolling trials, trial announcements, and upcoming webinars.
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Clinical Trials 101: Definitions

NEALS has compiled a glossary of terms used throughout this website.  Learn more about what it means to be in a clinical trial.
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Resources for Researchers
TREAT ALS Request for Proposals
Applications are being accepted for a clinical research pilot study and for clinical management studies.  Deadline for brief study outline is May 28,2012.  Learn More>>
The 11th Annual NEALS Meeting
The 11th Annual NEALS Meeting will take place in Clearwater Beach, FL on Wednesday, October 24th through Friday, October 26th, 2012.
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NEALS Samples

Learn more about the tissue and fluid samples NEALS has available for research efforts in ALS and motor neuron diseases. Read More>>
 
 
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A Powerful New Clinical Research Resource: PRO-ACT Database
The Pooled Resource Open-Access ALS Clinical Trial Platform will be accessible to ALS researchers to mine. Read more.
 
Cytokinetics Drug Receives Fast Track Designation
Cytokinetics Announces CK-2017357 Receives Fast Track Designation from the FDA for the Potential Treatment of ALS. Read the Press Release.


Cogane™ Shown to be Effective in Pre-Clinical Models of ALS
Cogane™ reduced the loss of spinal cord motor neurons by 39% in a pre-clinical model with a mutation of the SOD1 gene. 
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