Scott Pranger ALS Center

Leading the fight against ALS.
Drs. Ben Murdock, Eva Feldman and Stephen Goutman looking at samples in the lab

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Neuronetwork

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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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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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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. 

Scott Matzka dropping the puck at the IceALS game

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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ALS Clinic

The 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

Dr. Stephen Goutman promoted to Professor

Stephen Goutman, M.D., M.S., will be Professor of Neutology with Tenure.
Research News

How ALS affects neutrophils

Researchers investigated what happens to certain immune cells during ALS to identify potential new therapy targets.
Scott Pranger
Research News

Announcing the Scott Pranger ALS Center

Scott Pranger’s generosity brings new hope in the fight against ALS.
Research News

Dr. Feldman featured by Detroit PBS

Detroit PBS highlighted the work of Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., as part of their coverage for Women's History Month.
Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., Laurie K. McCauley, DDS, M.S., Ph.D., and Dawn Kleindorfer, M.D.
Medical School News

Medical School’s annual advancement celebration is a true ‘Neuro-fest’

Women have made significant strides in their careers at the University of Michigan — including in the fields of medicine and science — but there is work to be done. The theme echoed throughout the Celebrating the Advancement of Women in Academic Medicine and Science event on Feb. 27 in the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Auditorium at the A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building. The gathering celebrated women who are transforming the fields of health care, science, and education. It also included presentation of the Karin Muraszko, M.D., Advancing Women in Academic Medicine and Science Award to Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., and Dawn O. Kleindorfer, M.D.
Research News

Understanding NK cells in ALS

By examining gene activity, researchers aim to uncover new therapy targets in ALS.