Your Story, Our Science: Her ALS Story and ALS TDI Bring Together Science and Lived Experience

Your Story, Our Science: Her ALS Story and ALS TDI Bring Together Science and Lived Experience

Published on Sep 5
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<p>Nobody knows ALS better than people living with the disease. Therefore, it&rsquo;s crucial for scientists to utilize the perspectives of people with lived experience in their research.</p> <p>Earlier this year, ALS TDI joined with&nbsp;<strong>Her ALS Story</strong>&mdash;a group of women diagnosed with ALS before the age of 35&mdash;to put on a series of Town Hall webinars that highlighted the importance of this connection. The three-part series featured discussions about ALS risk factors, lesser-known symptoms, and stories of diagnosis. In each session, researchers from ALS TDI&rsquo;s ALS Research Collaborative, or&nbsp;<strong>ARC Study</strong>, presented information about our current scientific understanding of each topic, while Her ALS Story members shared their own personal experiences.</p> <p>Today, on Endpoints, we&rsquo;ll hear some highlights from each episode of the series. We&rsquo;ll also be joined by Dr. Danielle Boyce, ALS TDI&rsquo;s Principal Investigator, Real Wo...