Innovations in Care

New Frontiers in ALS Research: Genetics, Environmental Insights, and Clinical Trials (On-Demand)

May 29th, 2026
Live, Virtual Webinar

Join MDA for an informative and forward-looking webinar focused on the latest developments in ALS research, including genetic discoveries to environmental influences and important updates in clinical trials. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or ALS advocate, this webinar will offer valuable insights, resources, and support.

This program will be presented on-demand. Register to submit questions to our presenters and receive word when the program becomes available to view on May 29^th.

What We’ll Cover:

• Key genetic discoveries and how they are shaping ALS research and care
• The role of environmental factors in ALS risk and progression
• The latest updates in ALS clinical trials, including progress from the Healey ALS Platform Trial and what it means for future treatment development

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Meet Our Presenters:

Bryan J. Traynor, M.D., Ph.D., MMSc, FANA, FRCPI, FRCP – Neurologist and Senior Investigator with the National Institute of Aging

Fernando Vieira, MD- CEO and Chief Scientific Officer at the ALS Therapy Development Institute

Sabrina Paganoni, M.D., Ph.D – Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Co-Director of the MGH Neurological Clinical Research Institute

If you have questions about this webinar or other MDA programs, please contact the MDA Resource Center at 1-833-ASK-MDA1 (275-6321) or ResourceCenter@mdausa.org.

Faculty: 

Bryan J. Traynor, M.D., Ph.D., MMSc, FANA, FRCPI, FRCP

Neurologist and Senior Investigator

National Institute of Aging

Fernando Vieira, MD

CEO and Chief Scientific Officer

ALS Therapy Development Institute

Sabrina Paganoni, M.D., Ph.D

Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and Co-Director of the MGH Neurological Clinical Research Institute

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