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Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins

The Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins enables the world’s best ALS scientists to collaborate and access funding so that they may continue work to rapidly develop new treatments and find a cure for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The hope is in the science. Get Involved. >>

ALS Headlines

ALS Headlines from the Packard Center
  1. New Class of Brain-Protecting Drugs Emerging

    Researchers have identified a compound that mimics one of the brain's own growth factors and can protect brain cells against damage in several animal models of neurological disease.
    Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:03:25 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/rss_als_headlines/10_02_02.html
  2. First U.S. stem cells transplanted into spinal cord

    Doctors injected stem cells from 8-week-old fetal tissue into the spine of a man in his early 60s who has advanced ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:37:47 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/rss_als_headlines/10_01_21_cnn.html
  3. Role of Key Protein in ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia Identified

    Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND) have identified the reason a key protein plays a major role in two neurodegenerative diseases.
    Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:20:33 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/rss_als_headlines/10_10_15_sd.html
  4. New ALS Drug Slips Through Telling Phase II Clinical Trials

    A drug already used to treat symptoms of epilepsy has potential to slow the muscle weakening that comes with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), scientists report after completing a Phase II clinical trial.
    Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:15:18 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/rss_als_headlines/10_01_14.html
  5. Vote to Raise $1 Million for ALS Research

    J.P. Morgan Chase has teamed up with Facebook to launch a ground-breaking charitable initiative. Log on and vote for AMND from January 15 - 22nd and spread the word!
    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:05:53 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/rss_als_headlines/10_01_15b.html

From The Center

News from the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins
  1. Project A.L.S. and Packard Center Take Aim at ALS with $15 Million Program

    Project A.L.S. and the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins will partner on P2 ALS, a $15 million initiative designed to advance ALS research exponentially over the next three years.
    Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:03:47 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/research_news_archive/10/10_01_29.html
  2. Why the New Antisense Trials Make Sense for ALS

    This February, a new entry in the ALS clinical trials system will have top scientists watching intently for results. It’s the start of human tests of a therapy based on a totally new principle—one that works by silencing mutant genes.
    Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:54:15 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/research_news_archive/10/10_01_28.html
  3. Stem Cells Can Form Correct Motor Connections in the Brain

    New animal study shows neurons developed from stem cells successfully wired with other brain regions, including those tied to movement.
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:54:48 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/research_news_archive/10/10_01_19.html
  4. Zumbathon

    Experience up to 3 hours of Zumba for only $10 at Interactive Fitness in Timonium. Saturday, January 23, 2010, 9am-12pm
    Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:33:58 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/get_involved/events/event_syndication/10_01_23.html
  5. New Blood Test for ALS Damage Should Tighten Animal Trials

    Right now, there's no quick, reliable way to tell if something has stopped or slowed ALS down. Packard expertise helps bring an easily measured biomarker closer.
    Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:47:41 GMThttp://www.alscenter.org/news/rss_from_the_packard_center/09_12_15.html

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    % OF NEW ALS DRUGS IN THE PIPELINE DEVELOPED BY PACKARD CENTER

  • 90

    EVERY 90 MINUTES A PERSON IN THE U.S. IS DIAGNOSED

  • 50

    % OF THE CENTER’S REVENUE COMES FROM EVENTS HOSTED

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