Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Act

Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder, affecting around 30,000 people in the United States. Although some cases of ALS are inherited, the majority are sporadic, meaning that they occur with no clear family history. ALS is characterized by the degeneration and death of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, which control voluntary muscle movement and breathing, resulting in difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking, and breathing. There a

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Helps people affected by ALS access new treatments faster. It brings together government, researchers, and advocates to improve therapy development.

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Department Of Health And Human Services, National Institutes Of Health

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The ACT for ALS aims to expedite therapeutic development, enhance patient access to investigational treatments, and improve quality of life for people affected by ALS. The ACT fosters collaboration among federal, academic, industry, and advocacy partners, along with PWLE of ALS to advance innovative approaches that accelerate the development and availability of promising therapies.

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Industries: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Research, Healthcare

Region: United States

Other Criteria: Organizations involved in research, development, or provision of therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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