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Target ALS is a 501(c)3 charity that envisions a world where no one dies of ALS.
A Caregiver’s Story of Love, Resilience, and the Urgency to Accelerate ALS Research
A Caregiver’s Story of Love, Resilience, and the Urgency to Accelerate ALS Research
That closeness became essential on January 5, 2022, the day Scott was diagnosed with ALS.
Peri and Chandler Schaefer on Hope, Honesty, and Navigating ALS Together
Peri and Chandler Schaefer on Hope, Honesty, and Navigating ALS Together
Those early months of coming to terms with ALS taught them something essential. As Chandler put it, “We decided this isn’t how my story is going to be written.”
Springboard Fellows: The Next Wave of ALS and FTD Scientists
Springboard Fellows: The Next Wave of ALS and FTD Scientists
The next generation of ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) investigators is taking shape.
What We’re Seeing in the ALS Field: Key Takeaways from Two Global Research Meetings
What We’re Seeing in the ALS Field: Key Takeaways from Two Global Research Meetings
Progress in ALS research doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when scientists gather, challenge assumptions, share data, and test new ideas against the realities of the disease. This month, members of the Target ALS science team participated in two major international meetings shaping the future of ALS research: the International ALS/MND Symposium in San Diego […]
Reimagining ALS Diagnosis: How Biosensors Could Transform Early Detection
Reimagining ALS Diagnosis: How Biosensors Could Transform Early Detection
for Dr. Riccardo Sirtori, curiosity and collaboration have always been the driving forces behind discovery.
Make a year-end gift to Target ALS
Make a year-end gift to Target ALS
Ending ALS starts with one action: yours. Together, we’re working to raise $500,000 by December 31st, to fund groundbreaking discoveries, enable collaboration among scientists around the world, and conduct research that brings new treatments within reach. Ending ALS starts here. It starts with you. What happens whenyou take action Every discovery, every dataset, every global […]
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI)
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI)
Eric Dane joins Target ALS Board of Directors
Eric Dane joins Target ALS Board of Directors
/PRNewswire/ -- Target ALS announced today that actor and ALS advocate Eric Dane has joined its Board of Directors, signalling his continued commitment to the...
Ending ALS Starts with You - Target ALS
Ending ALS Starts with You - Target ALS
Ending ALS starts with one action: yours. Together, we’re working to raise $500,000 by December 31st, to fund groundbreaking discoveries, enable collaboration among scientists around the world, and conduct research that brings new treatments within reach. Ending ALS starts here. It starts with you. What happens whenyou take action Every discovery, every dataset, every global […]
Target ALS Announces Four New Drug Discovery Consortia to Advance Novel ALS Therapeutic Targets Toward the Clinic - Target ALS
Target ALS Announces Four New Drug Discovery Consortia to Advance Novel ALS Therapeutic Targets Toward the Clinic - Target ALS
Target ALS is proud to announce the 2025 awardees of our Drug Discovery Consortia program, a strategic initiative designed to bring new, biologically rational therapeutic targets into the ALS clinical pipeline
Fundraise for Target ALS
Fundraise for Target ALS
Loving, Adapting, and the Unexpected: Alisa Doctoroff on ALS and Caregiving - Target ALS
Loving, Adapting, and the Unexpected: Alisa Doctoroff on ALS and Caregiving - Target ALS
What does it mean to be a caregiver for someone with ALS? As I sat down to think about the journey that I’ve been on as my husband Dan’s caregiver, 4 years post-diagnosis, I couldn’t come up with a simple answer. In my experience, caregiving has been multidimensional, about body and spirit, and is constantly […]
From One Family to a Movement: ALS Care and Support Foundation, India - Target ALS
From One Family to a Movement: ALS Care and Support Foundation, India - Target ALS
In 2008, Satvinder Kaur and Sukhvinder Kaur’s world changed forever. Their mother, Swaranjit Kaur, a vibrant and newly retired government employee, was diagnosed with ALS — a disease they, like many families in India, knew almost nothing about. Facing a devastating lack of resources, information, and medical support, the sisters refused to give up. They […]
HKS Case Program: Dan Doctoroff and the Power of Collaboration
HKS Case Program: Dan Doctoroff and the Power of Collaboration
Harvard Kennedy School Case Program is the world's largest producer and repository of case studies designed to train public leaders.
Whitlock-Wild’s Powerful Commitment to Families Affected by ALS
Whitlock-Wild’s Powerful Commitment to Families Affected by ALS
Theresa Whitlock-Wild’s dedication as a caregiver and co-founder of Matt’s Place Foundation transforms the lives of families affected by ALS.
A Husband’s Journey of ALS Caregiving and Love
A Husband’s Journey of ALS Caregiving and Love
ALS caregiving story as a husband cares for his wife through ALS's rapid progression, highlighting the challenges caregiving families endure.
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI)
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI)
A Family’s Battle with ALS: Story of Hope and Determination
A Family’s Battle with ALS: Story of Hope and Determination
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Caring for Every Drop: Behind the Scenes with Lizzi Neylon - Target ALS
Caring for Every Drop: Behind the Scenes with Lizzi Neylon - Target ALS
For most of us, a vial of plasma or cerebrospinal fluid is just a frozen tube of hope. For Lizzi K. Neylon, MBA (HCM), Biobank Coordinator at Target ALS, each one is deeply personal.
Sarah Maggied’s Unwavering Dedication to Research and Advocacy
Sarah Maggied’s Unwavering Dedication to Research and Advocacy
For Sarah Maggied, ALS isn’t just a cause—it’s a thread woven through the fabric of her life, one that has shaped her career, her family, and her unwavering commitment to research and advocacy. Her journey with ALS is deeply personal, marked by loss, resilience, and an ever-growing passion for ensuring that others navigating the disease […]
How One Family and a Coffee Shop Are Changing the Conversation Around ALS
How One Family and a Coffee Shop Are Changing the Conversation Around ALS
Basic Biology Consortia
Basic Biology Consortia
Finding Strength, Courage, and Hope: Raquel Pozzani’s Family Journey with ALS - Target ALS
Finding Strength, Courage, and Hope: Raquel Pozzani’s Family Journey with ALS - Target ALS
Support the Target ALS New York City Marathon Team
Support the Target ALS New York City Marathon Team
Halting Neuroinflammation at the Source: Dr. Sarah Knutson’s Work
Halting Neuroinflammation at the Source: Dr. Sarah Knutson’s Work
Support Susan Griffin's NYC Marathon Run
Support Susan Griffin's NYC Marathon Run
Watch the film: Everyone Lives: Turning Vision Into Reality | The Target ALS Origin Story | Film Premiere & Panel - YouTube
Watch the film: Everyone Lives: Turning Vision Into Reality | The Target ALS Origin Story | Film Premiere & Panel - YouTube
RSVP to the Premiere of Everyone Lives: Turning Vision Into Realit
RSVP to the Premiere of Everyone Lives: Turning Vision Into Realit
From One Gene to a Movement: Dan and Alisa Doctoroff on the C9 Mystery - Target ALS
From One Gene to a Movement: Dan and Alisa Doctoroff on the C9 Mystery - Target ALS
Support Lori Berko's NYC Marathon run
Support Lori Berko's NYC Marathon run
Donate to Support Andrew Beck in the NYC Marathon
Donate to Support Andrew Beck in the NYC Marathon
Your Impact, Your Way: Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising with Target ALS - Target ALS
Your Impact, Your Way: Do It Yourself (DIY) Fundraising with Target ALS - Target ALS
Efrat Carmi and the Israel ALS Association
Efrat Carmi and the Israel ALS Association
Donate to Support Alison Crawford in the NYC Marathon
Donate to Support Alison Crawford in the NYC Marathon
Unlocking Answers in ALS and FTD: Juliana Acosta-Uribe’s Groundbreaking Work in Colombia
Unlocking Answers in ALS and FTD: Juliana Acosta-Uribe’s Groundbreaking Work in Colombia
Unlocking the Genome: HiFi Solves Data Is Now Live for ALS Research
Unlocking the Genome: HiFi Solves Data Is Now Live for ALS Research
Running for Those Who Can’t: Sophie Imhof’s Journey to Support ALS Research
Running for Those Who Can’t: Sophie Imhof’s Journey to Support ALS Research
Donate to Support Alex Shapos in the NYC Marathon
Donate to Support Alex Shapos in the NYC Marathon
From the Stars to ALS Advocacy: The Story of Premana W. Premadi
From the Stars to ALS Advocacy: The Story of Premana W. Premadi
Unlocking ALS Pathology Through Digital Staining, Metadata, and Machine Learning
Unlocking ALS Pathology Through Digital Staining, Metadata, and Machine Learning
Philanthropy, Fearlessness, and the Power of Collaboration: A Conversation with Patti Harris, CEO of Bloomberg Philanthropies - Target ALS
Philanthropy, Fearlessness, and the Power of Collaboration: A Conversation with Patti Harris, CEO of Bloomberg Philanthropies - Target ALS
RSVP for Tuscon Pop-Up Clinic
RSVP for Tuscon Pop-Up Clinic
Diane Pascot: A Journey of Hope and Courage
Diane Pascot: A Journey of Hope and Courage
Webinar Registration
Webinar Registration
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI)
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI)
Jyothi Rao: Living with ALS in India
Jyothi Rao: Living with ALS in India
RSVP for the Pop-up Clinic in Tucson, Arizona on September 22, 2025
RSVP for the Pop-up Clinic in Tucson, Arizona on September 22, 2025
“Give Every Day the Chance”: Peter Ambühl
“Give Every Day the Chance”: Peter Ambühl
Sheri Strahl on Reimagining the ALS Movement
Sheri Strahl on Reimagining the ALS Movement
Tiny Packages, Big Clues: How Fluid Biomarkers Could Transform ALS and FTD Diagnosis - Target ALS
Tiny Packages, Big Clues: How Fluid Biomarkers Could Transform ALS and FTD Diagnosis - Target ALS
Unlocking ALS: How Cell Biology and Genetics Are Guiding New Treatment Pathways
Unlocking ALS: How Cell Biology and Genetics Are Guiding New Treatment Pathways
Denali Therapeutics: Learning from the DNL343 Trial in ALS
Denali Therapeutics: Learning from the DNL343 Trial in ALS
Neurons Fight Back: Innate Immunity and Cell Death in ALS
Neurons Fight Back: Innate Immunity and Cell Death in ALS
Frank Walsh, PhD: A Life in Neuroscience, A Legacy in ALS
Frank Walsh, PhD: A Life in Neuroscience, A Legacy in ALS
Partnering for Progress: Centering the Voices of the Genetic ALS & FTD Community
Partnering for Progress: Centering the Voices of the Genetic ALS & FTD Community
Now Live on the Target ALS Data Engine: Landmark Multi-Omics Dataset to Accelerate ALS and FTD Research - Target ALS
Now Live on the Target ALS Data Engine: Landmark Multi-Omics Dataset to Accelerate ALS and FTD Research - Target ALS
Unlocking Hidden Signals: The Next Frontier in ALS Biomarkers - Target ALS
Unlocking Hidden Signals: The Next Frontier in ALS Biomarkers - Target ALS
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Our 2025 Annual Meeting Report
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Our 2025 Annual Meeting Report
Unlocking RNA Granules: A Promising Therapeutic Pathway in ALS
Unlocking RNA Granules: A Promising Therapeutic Pathway in ALS
T Cells and ALS: Clues from the Immune System
T Cells and ALS: Clues from the Immune System
Autophagy and Metabolism: Two Sides of ALS Cellular Breakdown
Autophagy and Metabolism: Two Sides of ALS Cellular Breakdown
How Cutting-Edge Biology Is Uncovering New Drug Targets
How Cutting-Edge Biology Is Uncovering New Drug Targets
Splice Correction of UNC13A: A New Frontier in ALS Treatment
Splice Correction of UNC13A: A New Frontier in ALS Treatment
Our 2025 Annual Meeting Report Is Now Live
Our 2025 Annual Meeting Report Is Now Live
Sign Up to Take on ALS
Sign Up to Take on ALS
The C9orf72 Puzzle: Cracking ALS’s Most Common Genetic Code - Target ALS
The C9orf72 Puzzle: Cracking ALS’s Most Common Genetic Code - Target ALS
Target ALS Awards Third-Year Funding to Three Groundbreaking Projects
Target ALS Awards Third-Year Funding to Three Groundbreaking Projects
Leah Stavenhagen Is Changing the Face of ALS
Leah Stavenhagen Is Changing the Face of ALS
Announcing the 2025 In Vivo Target Validation Grantees
Announcing the 2025 In Vivo Target Validation Grantees
Hope in Action: Brooke Eby
Hope in Action: Brooke Eby
Target ALS Awarded 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency
Target ALS Awarded 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency
Webinar: Powering the Future of ALS Research with Long-Read Sequencing
Webinar: Powering the Future of ALS Research with Long-Read Sequencing
Resources for Scientists
Resources for Scientists
TDP-43-Targeted Therapeutics
TDP-43-Targeted Therapeutics
Springboard Fellowship - Target ALS
Springboard Fellowship - Target ALS
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI)
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI)
Target ALS Featured by Intersection on LinkNYC for ALS Awareness Month - Target ALS
Target ALS Featured by Intersection on LinkNYC for ALS Awareness Month - Target ALS
Dr. Cindy Ly on Collaboration, Curiosity, and the Power of Postmortem Tissue
Dr. Cindy Ly on Collaboration, Curiosity, and the Power of Postmortem Tissue
For my Dad, This Father's Day - by Ariel Doctoroff
For my Dad, This Father's Day - by Ariel Doctoroff
Target ALS grants and core resources dedicated to TDP-43
Target ALS grants and core resources dedicated to TDP-43
Driving Urgency and Hope: Dr. Björn Oskarsson
Driving Urgency and Hope: Dr. Björn Oskarsson
Rethinking "Junk" DNA: Yini Li’s Bold Bet
Rethinking "Junk" DNA: Yini Li’s Bold Bet
A Conversation with Dr. Robert McFarlane
A Conversation with Dr. Robert McFarlane
Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss on the Promise of ALS Research
Dr. Senda Ajroud-Driss on the Promise of ALS Research
Pioneering Non-Invasive Tools for TDP-43 Detection
Pioneering Non-Invasive Tools for TDP-43 Detection
Sign Up to Take on ALS - Get Latest Research News
Sign Up to Take on ALS - Get Latest Research News
Honoring Lou Gehrig | Get Tickets
Honoring Lou Gehrig | Get Tickets
PacBio Webinar Registration
PacBio Webinar Registration
Target ALS Chooses PacBio HiFi Sequencing to Advance ALS Research with Largest Global Genomic Study to Date
Target ALS Chooses PacBio HiFi Sequencing to Advance ALS Research with Largest Global Genomic Study to Date
Community Based Pop-Up Clinics
Community Based Pop-Up Clinics
Target ALS Global Natural History Study Launches in Israel
Target ALS Global Natural History Study Launches in Israel
A Life Interwoven with ALS: Sarah Maggied
A Life Interwoven with ALS: Sarah Maggied
Dr. Manish Raisinghani for the 2024 Target ALS Annual Meeting - Target ALS
Dr. Manish Raisinghani for the 2024 Target ALS Annual Meeting - Target ALS
Behind Every Breakthrough
Behind Every Breakthrough
A Career Rooted in Rigor, Adaptability, and Impact: Ian Reynolds, Ph.D., on Advancing ALS Research with Target ALS
A Career Rooted in Rigor, Adaptability, and Impact: Ian Reynolds, Ph.D., on Advancing ALS Research with Target ALS
Tackling TDP-43: A Systems-Level Approach to A Central Pathological driver of ALS
Tackling TDP-43: A Systems-Level Approach to A Central Pathological driver of ALS
Behind Every Breakthrough
Behind Every Breakthrough
“The Power of Collaboration”: Harvard Kennedy School Case Study Showcases Target ALS as a Blueprint for Transformative Medical Research
“The Power of Collaboration”: Harvard Kennedy School Case Study Showcases Target ALS as a Blueprint for Transformative Medical Research
Register now for Targeting ALS: Inside the Mission
Register now for Targeting ALS: Inside the Mission
Architect of Impact: Dr. Chris Henderson’s Enduring Legacy
Architect of Impact: Dr. Chris Henderson’s Enduring Legacy
See What Your Generosity Makes Possible
See What Your Generosity Makes Possible
Trailblazing a New Frontier in ALS Treatment: Dr. Claire Clelland’s Bold CRISPR Strategy to Rewrite the Future
Trailblazing a New Frontier in ALS Treatment: Dr. Claire Clelland’s Bold CRISPR Strategy to Rewrite the Future
Join the Community Behind Every Breakthrough
Join the Community Behind Every Breakthrough
Lou Gehrig's Day | Tickets for Yankees and Mets
Lou Gehrig's Day | Tickets for Yankees and Mets
From One Family to a Movement: ALS Care and Support Foundation, India
From One Family to a Movement: ALS Care and Support Foundation, India
Unlocking ALS Risk in South Asian Populations: Inside a Groundbreaking Genetic Study Led by India and the UK
Unlocking ALS Risk in South Asian Populations: Inside a Groundbreaking Genetic Study Led by India and the UK
“Collective action”: Why Healthy Controls Are Critical in ALS Research
“Collective action”: Why Healthy Controls Are Critical in ALS Research
Turning Sight into Insight: How Amydis Is Using the Retina to Rethink ALS Screening and Diagnostics - Target ALS
Turning Sight into Insight: How Amydis Is Using the Retina to Rethink ALS Screening and Diagnostics - Target ALS
“Still Showing Up”: Siddu Tummala on Life, ALS, and the Burden of Hope
“Still Showing Up”: Siddu Tummala on Life, ALS, and the Burden of Hope
Expanding the Frontiers of ALS Research
Expanding the Frontiers of ALS Research
Advancing ALS Research in India
Advancing ALS Research in India
Pioneering the Next Generation of ALS Therapeutics
Pioneering the Next Generation of ALS Therapeutics
Behind Every Breakthrough - ALS Awareness Month
Behind Every Breakthrough - ALS Awareness Month
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Research Cores
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Funded Projects
Target ALS Data Portal
Target ALS Data Portal
Genomic Datasets in the Target ALS Data Engine
Genomic Datasets in the Target ALS Data Engine
Bridging Worlds: Volkan Granit and Target ALS
Bridging Worlds: Volkan Granit and Target ALS
Our IRC - Target ALS
Our IRC - Target ALS
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI) - Target ALS
The ALS Global Research Initiative (AGRI) - Target ALS
Our Founder - Target ALS
Our Founder - Target ALS
Our Resources for Scientists
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How We're Reshaping The Future of ALS Research
How We're Reshaping The Future of ALS Research
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Our Model | Target ALS
Our Model | Target ALS
OUR MISSION | Target ALS
OUR MISSION | Target ALS
Drug Discovery Consortia Application
Drug Discovery Consortia Application
Target ALS Highlighted in New Case Study Released by Harvard Kennedy School Focused on Innovative Model for Collaborative Medical Research
Target ALS Highlighted in New Case Study Released by Harvard Kennedy School Focused on Innovative Model for Collaborative Medical Research
A Trailblazer in Neuroscience and Biotech Leadership: Stacie Weninger
A Trailblazer in Neuroscience and Biotech Leadership: Stacie Weninger
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