ALS Association DONATE | CONTACT US | HOME
 SEARCH
The ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter
About ALS About Our Chapter Events How You Can Help Donate
In The News Patient and Family Services Public Policy Research
Spotlight Bar 9_07

Stem Cells Generated from ALS Patients for the First Time

By Richard Robinson, Science Writer

For the first time, stem cells have been generated from individual patients with ALS. The accomplishment is likely to lead to development of new models of ALS and new understanding of disease mechanisms.

“They will also provide a potential resource for drug discovery and the development of new treatments for ALS,” said Lucie Bruijn, Ph.D., science director and vice president of The ALS Association.

“Model systems to date have focused on the SOD1 mutations linked to 2% of ALS. These findings enable the development of cell lines from ALS patients, even those for which the specific causative genes remain unknown,” Bruijn said. “The ability to generate human motor neurons from ALS patients carrying genes linked to the disease is a very exciting accomplishment building on novel technology and the work of several groups.”  Motor neurons are the nerve cells that die in ALS.

ArrowRead full story about these stem cells from ALS patients

Upstate New York Chapter Calendar
August 2008

Monday, August 18, 2008
      Recurring Event Buffalo Support Group 6:30 PM

Support Group meets the third Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified. The meetings are held at 

NEW LOCATION

DENT Neurological Institute

3980 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY  14226

There are light refreshments available and the meetings are generally an open discussion forum with occasional guest speakers on relevent topics. RSVP requested but not required. To RSVP call 1-866-499-7257.



Tuesday, August 26, 2008
      Recurring Event Rochester Support Group 7:00 PM

Support Group meets the last Tuesday of every month, unless otherwise specified. The meetings are held at the Al Sigle Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave in Rochester. There are light refreshments available and the meetings are generally an open discussion forum with occasional guest speakers on relevent topics. RSVP requested but not required. To RSVP call 1-866-499-7257.



Thursday, August 28, 2008
      Recurring Event Syracuse Support Group 7:00 PM
 Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of every month, unless otherwise specified. The meetings are held at the Center of Hope Building, 4500 Onondag Blvd. Syracuse. There are light refreshments available and the meetings are generally an open discussion forum with occasional guest speakers on relevent topics. RSVP requested but not required. To RSVP call 1-866-499-7257.

 

Stamp out ALS

 

 

ALS Association Certified Center of ExcellenceSM

Syracuse Upstate Medical University Hospital

The ALS Association’s 32nd Certified Center
Is Participating in TREAT ALS Initiative

  

 

Taylor Ward 

  

Jeff Dunlap, from Rochester, NY,
receives prestigious state-wide award.

 jeff

 Jeff with Senator Robach at the 2007 Rochester Walk to Defeat ALS.

          

Equipment ex

medicare interactive

Online resource tool offered by the Medicare Rights Center (MRC) 
helps provide health care information and assistance for people with Medicare. 

Help "Strike Out ALS" and raise awareness!
Purchase gifts of awareness and spread the word!
(Click on item below to purchase.)

 Stike Out ALS wristband       stop ALS keychain  

 

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!

Search the web with GoodSearch.com and each time you do a search, GoodSearch will donate a penny to our cause!

Shop online at GoodShop.com and a percentage of each purchase will be donated to our cause! More than 600 top stores are participating including Amazon, Target, Staples, Best Buy and more!

 
Angela

Walk to Defeat ALS

Walk because you can...
because you can...

Join Us! >>


Community of Hope

Tribute Funds to Honor and Remember.

 Community of Hope
Find or Create a Fund>>

Donate Now

Make a general gift
to our chapter.
Your donation supports
The ALS Association's mission.

Donate Now >>

eNewsletter

 

Sign up for our Monthly eNewsletter "Connections"

*

*

 

   Please leave this field empty
Printer Friendly Version 
BBB  NHC 

ABOUT ALS | ABOUT OUR CHAPTER | EVENTS | HOW YOU CAN HELP
IN THE NEWS | PATIENT & FAMILY SERVICES | PUBLIC POLICY | RESEARCH

The ALS Association Upstate New York Chapter - 323 Route 5 West - Elbridge, New York 13060
1-866-499-PALS - 315-689-3380 - 315-689-3388 - Fax: 315-689-3382

©2006 - 2008 The ALS Association. All rights reserved. | View our Privacy Policy

 


  Powered