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Forbes Norris ALS/MDA Center Research TrialMarch 18, 2006
Searching the human genome in ALS,
Forbes Norris ALS/MDA Center begins a new research trial.
The Forbes Norris ALS Research Center asks ALS patients to submit a blood sample for genetic testing. The study will collect 250 blood samples from ALS patients in a three month time period.
If you are willing to participate please read read below for contact information.
The cause of ALS is currently unknown, but genetic factors may play a role.
The Forbes Norris Clinic is working with TGen, a genetic research company, in order to understand the underlying biology of ALS.
TGen will use a new technology to look for genes that may be involved in the disease. It is hopeful that this knowledge will lay the foundation for new therapeutics.
Participation in this study involves a blood draw at the Forbes Norris Center or UCSF.
Study Contact:
Stacey Champion
Phone: 415-600-3967 (USA)
Email: champis@sutterhealth.org
Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center
2324 Sacramento Street, Suite 150
San Francisco, CA 94115.
Phone: 415-600-3604
Fax: 415-673-5184
Website: www.cpmc.org/services/als/
This article was kindly posted on behalf of Giovanna Kushner, ALSconnection.org
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