Scott Pranger ALS Center

Leading the fight against ALS.
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Stanford Morris ALS Clinic

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Announcing the

Scott Pranger ALS Center

The generosity of Scott L. Pranger has led to the endowment and naming of the world-renowned hub for ALS research and care.

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Making ALS a Preventable Disease

A world leader in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the Scott Pranger ALS Center at Michigan Medicine features a combination of renowned researchers, unrivaled facilities, and the partnership of a dedicated multidisciplinary clinic team.  

We are collaborating with research leaders worldwide on a multifaceted approach to understanding the causes of ALS, developing more effective treatments, and one day making ALS a preventable disease. 

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Announcing

IT’S NOW MANDATORY TO REPORT ALS IN MICHIGAN

Michigan has become the fifth state to establish a mandatory reporting rule for ALS cases due to the efforts of the Scott Pranger ALS Center, which could prove to be a catalyst for ALS research and prevention.

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U-M Partners with Patients in Mission to Solve ALS

what is als

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord degenerate, leading to loss of muscle function and eventually death. 

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Impact

70%
ALS incidence is predicted to rise globally by 2040.
2X
Veterans are more likely to have ALS than others.
90%
Of cases occur without family history.
2.4 Years
Life Expectancy After Diagnosis.

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Clinical Trials & Observational Studies

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Groundbreaking Basic Science Research

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Stanford Morris ALS Clinic

The Stanford Morris ALS Clinic is the site for clinical and observational research for the Scott Pranger ALS Center. It is committed to providing compassionate care to patients with ALS. Fighting ALS requires a large, dedicated multidisciplinary team, such as the exceptional group we have assembled at the University of Michigan.

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Research News

Understanding Gene Activity to Advance ALS Diagnosis and Treatment

A new grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke aims to improve the diagnosis of ALS, better predict disease progression, and identify new treatment options.
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Research News

NBC News Features Dr. Stephen Goutman

NBC News interviewed Dr. Stephen Goutman about the link between pesticides and ALS.
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Research News

Dr. Feldman joins the Biointerfaces Institute

Dr. Feldman joins the Biointerfaces Institute
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Research News

ALS in The Washington Post

Dr. Eva Feldman was interviewed by The Washington Post about the current state of ALS research.
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Research News

ALS hotspots

Daily Mail interviewed Dr. Eva Feldman about the possible cause for certain ALS hotspots.
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Research News

Announcing the Stanford Morris ALS Clinic

The generosity of The Stanford Morris Foundation will advance patient care and research at this renowned clinic at Michigan Medicine, now named the Stanford Morris ALS Clinic.
9 25 2026 2:30 pm 9 25 2026

Scott Pranger ALS Center Symposium

The first of an annual symposium that will celebrate the naming of the Scott Pranger ALS Center at Michigan Medicine on September 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Kahn Auditorium of the A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building. The event features a recorded discussion with award-winning CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, MD.
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