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jimercat
04-04-2008, 01:17 PM
From MDA ALS Division:

"The ALS Division of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association
cordially invites you to the seminar
ALS Research 101
presented by ALS Therapy Development Institute
on Saturday, May 3, 2008, noon to 3:30 pm
(Registration begins at 11:30 am, lunch provided at noon, presentation from 1:00 to 3:30 pm)
at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Atlanta Airport.

All interested parties are invited.
Please RSVP to 770-621-9800 by Wednesday, April 23
as we must have an accurate number for lunch."


ALS Research 101 is a 2.5 hour session designed by ALS TDI staff to provide ALS patients and their families with:

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Awareness of the ALS research performed to date and insight on the new research techniques being applied today and the resources available to patients at ALS TDI and other organizations.

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Enhanced skills to partner with physicians in making well-informed treatment decisions.
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Insight into the biology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
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Opportunity to connect with other patients and families in the ALS community, as well as with the ALS TDI staff members who are passionately working every day to find a treatment for ALS.

All ALS TDI programs are free and open to the public. This program is designed and will be presented by ALS TDI President, Sean Scott, and Treatment Investigator, John McCarty, Ph.D.

sharonca
04-04-2008, 03:24 PM
I attended the ALS 101 in Long Beach CA last Saturday. It was great. I highly recommend it.

Sharonca


    
   
   
   
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