ALS Center of Excellence
Leading the fight against ALS.
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Pranger ALS Clinic

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NEURONETWORK

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Making ALS a Preventable Disease

A world leader in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the ALS Center of Excellence 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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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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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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ALS Center for Excellence
Pranger ALS Clinic

The Pranger ALS Clinic is the site for clinical and observational research for the ALS Center of Excellence. 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.

NEWS & EVENTS
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Research News
Living with ALS: A New National Report
Eva Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., was part of a committee put together by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) to identify and recommend key actions for the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to undertake to make ALS a livable disease within a decade.
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Research News
NeuroNetwork Managing Director Wins Office of Research Award
Stacey Jacoby, Ph.D., received the Research Study Coordinator/Manager Recognition Award.
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Research News
Nanoplastics and ALS
A new study examines how tiny plastic particles can harm the body and their possible link to ALS.
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Research News
First-of-its-Kind ALS Study Funded by CDC
Funded by the CDC, the Michigan Brain, Health and Environment Study is the first-of-its-kind ALS study led by Drs. Eva Feldman and Stephen Goutman.
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Research News
ALS Immune Findings Yield Important Results
A new study by Dr. Benjamin Murdock uncovers important information that will shape therapeutic strategy, diagnosis, and prognosis in ALS.
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Research News
Women Defining Themselves: A Benefit Concert for the ALS Center of Excellence
Watch Women Defining Themselves: A Benefit Concert for the ALS Center of Excellence.