November is Caregiver Appreciation Month
November is caregiver appreciation month. We want to recognize our wonderful caregivers who are selfless, kind, and an inspiration to us all! Everything you do for your loved one is recognized and appreciated.
ALS Himalaya trial: a global, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SAR443820, a RIPK1 inhibitor, in adult participants with ALS
November 9, 2022 / 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Register here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Speakers: Dr. Merit Cudkowicz (Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at MGH) and Dr. Nazem Atassi (Sanofi)
The webinar discussion will include the mechanism of action of RIPK1 inhibition, efficacy in animal models, results from Phase 1 first in human studies, and Phase 2 study design and update on enrollment.
Living with ALS Meeting
November 19, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
VIRTUAL ONLY
Caregiver Support Group
November 19, 2022
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET
VIRTUAL ONLY
Resource Group
November 15, 2022
3:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Charlie Rebich from Open Sesame Door Opener Solutions
VIRTUAL ONLY
RSVP to any Care Services Programs through April Smith at 412-480-5268 or april@cure4als.org
Contact Us:
Jill Kerr, MSW
Phone: 412-707-3340
Email: jill.kerr@als.org
Kristin Keefe, MSW, LSW
Phone: 412-632-4297
Email: kristin.keefe@als.org
Brittany McCall, MSW, LSW
Phone: 412-651-2313
Email: brittany.mccall@als.org
Kate Karlovits, SLP
Phone: 412-295-1221
Email: kate.karlovits@als.org
April Smith
Phone: 412-480-5268
Email: april.smith@als.org
Our former Director of Care Services, Marie Folino, MSW, LSW, has moved into the role of Managing Director of Care Services, overseeing all care management for our region. Rest assured, Marie will remain an integral part of our local work and you will be in good hands with the familiar faces filling her shoes.
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