Mes: septiembre 2023

FDA Advisory Committee holds discussion on NurOwn

septiembre 29, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en FDA Advisory Committee holds discussion on NurOwn

On Wednesday, September 27, the Federal Drug Administration hosted a public Advisory Committee (AdCom) to review the approval of NurOwn (Debamestrocel) for the treatment of ALS.  Developed by Brainstorm Cell…

Upcoming NurOwn Adcomm Highlights Regulatory Role for Patient Advocates

septiembre 25, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Upcoming NurOwn Adcomm Highlights Regulatory Role for Patient Advocates

Patient advocacy organizations have long been influential in the drug development landscape. Most recently, they have played a larger role in the regulatory space, and advisory committee meetings are a…

My ALS Story – The Borba Family

septiembre 22, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en My ALS Story – The Borba Family

Luis Borba was admired by many and was often referred to as “Uncle Louie,” from many family and friends. Luis developed a life in the Central Valley, and worked on…

The 2023 Central Coast Ride and Rally to Defeat ALS was a great success!

septiembre 21, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en The 2023 Central Coast Ride and Rally to Defeat ALS was a great success!

ALS Golden West hosted the 2nd annual Central Coast Ride and Rally to Defeat ALS on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Bang the Drum Brewery in San Luis Obispo. The…

September 2023 | Monthly eNewsletter from ALS Golden West

septiembre 10, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en September 2023 | Monthly eNewsletter from ALS Golden West

Our September eNewsletter is in your inbox now or you can view it online! This month, we are highlighting Hawaii’s ALS community, the Hawaii Walk to Defeat ALS, and the…

Celebrating Tom Horton and Paddling to Defeat ALS

septiembre 8, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Celebrating Tom Horton and Paddling to Defeat ALS

Our deepest gratitude to Golden West supporter Tom Horton, who participated in his 17th Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race to Defeat ALS on August 27, 2023. The annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard…

Mapping the CDC National ALS Registry

septiembre 8, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Mapping the CDC National ALS Registry

At the annual National ALS Registry Research Symposium, hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there was a special presentation on mapping to better understand the registry’s…

‘New’ ALS gene destabilizes neuron’s structure and nucleus

septiembre 8, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en ‘New’ ALS gene destabilizes neuron’s structure and nucleus

The viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a few years ago raised major funding that resulted in the discovery of new genes connected to the disease. One of those genes is…

Opportunity to submit comments to FDA about NurOwn

septiembre 8, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en Opportunity to submit comments to FDA about NurOwn

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the FDA will host a public advisory committee meeting (AdComm) for BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics’ stem cell therapy NurOwn for the treatment of ALS.  The public…

My ALS Story – The Sy Ohana

septiembre 7, 2023 Comentarios desactivados en My ALS Story – The Sy Ohana

In 2020, Elizabeth Sy was diagnosed with ALS. After learning more about the disease, the Sy family connected with ALS Golden West for services and support.  The Sy family also…