ALS Division - Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) - Research News http://www.als-mda.org/research/news/ 02/01/12 Get the latest research news from the ALS Division of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) en-us ALS Grant Awarded to Terry Heiman-Patterson, Winter 2012 http://mda.org/research/gaag/2012/winter/?a=als-heiman-patterson 02/01/12 The newly awarded funds will help support Heiman-Patterson's work to identify "modifier" genes in mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS Grant Awarded to Kenneth Hensley, Winter 2012 http://mda.org/research/gaag/2012/winter/?a=als-hensley 02/01/12 The funds will help support Hensley's study of a potential new target and treatment strategy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS Grant Awarded to Claudio Hetz, Winter 2012 http://mda.org/research/gaag/2012/winter/?a=als-hetz 02/01/12 The funds will help support Hetz' study of protein misfolding and mislocation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS Grant Awarded to Eric Huang, Winter 2012 http://mda.org/research/gaag/2012/winter/?a=als-huang 02/01/12 The funds will help support Huang's work to create cellular and mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that is caused by mutations in the fused in sarcoma (FUS) gene. ALS Grant Awarded to Brian Kraemer, Winter 2012 http://mda.org/research/gaag/2012/winter/?a=als-kraemer 02/01/12 The funds will help support Kraemer's study of the connection between mutated TDP-43 protein and motor neuron (nerve cell) degeneration in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Muscle Health Grant Awarded to Chris Weihl, Winter 2012 http://mda.org/research/gaag/2012/winter/?a=muscle-physiology-weihl 02/01/12 The funds will help support Weihl's research into a process called autophagy in skeletal muscle. MDA Awards $2 Million in ALS Grants http://alsn.mda.org/news/mda-awards-2-million-als-grants 02/01/12 The grants fund six new ALS projects, each using a different mechanism to uncover the causes of the disease and potential treatments. Indications of Safety, Efficacy in BrainStorm Stem Cell Trial http://alsn.mda.org/news/safety-efficacy-in-brainstorm-stem-cell-trial 1/23/12 NurOwn stem cell technology, currently being tested in Israel, appears safe and seems to improve breathing, swallowing and muscle strength. ALS Biomarkers Study Seeks 250 Participants http://alsn.mda.org/news/als-biomarkers-study-seeks-250-participants 1/18/12 Researchers are seeking participants for a study to identify accurate biological indicators of ALS onset, progression and response to treatment.