Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
For this Expert Talk, we were honored to host Dr. Brett Morrison, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Morrison presented on the topic "Is ALS a recoverable disease? Insight from Tofersen and the role of peripheral nervous system plasticity."
He discussed the current state of ALS treatments, highlighting the approved disease-modifying therapies Riluzole and Edaravone, while emphasizing the need for further research.
Dr. Morrison also mentioned ongoing clinical trials and his interest in understanding the immune system's role in peripheral nerves for potential new treatments.
In addition, he answered several questions at the end of the talk.
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For this Expert Talk, we were honored to host Dr. Brett Morrison, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Morrison presented on the topic "Is ALS a recoverable disease? Insight from Tofersen and the role of peripheral nervous system plasticity."
He discussed the current state of ALS treatments, highlighting the approved disease-modifying therapies Riluzole and Edaravone, while emphasizing the need for further research.
Dr. Morrison also mentioned ongoing clinical trials and his interest in understanding the immune system's role in peripheral nerves for potential new treatments.
In addition, he answered several questions at the end of the talk.
Related links:
Speech Study: https://www.everythingals.org/speechp...
The ALS Gene Carrier Study: https://www.everythingals.org/asympto...
About EverythingALS:
EverythingALS is a patient-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the discovery of treatments and a cure for ALS through collaboration, innovation, and empowering patients and researchers.
Stay Connected:
► Website: everythingals.org
► Twitter: https://x.com/everything_als
► LinkedIn: / everythingals
► Facebook: / everythingals
► Subscribe for more Expert Talks: / everythingals
🔔 Subscribe to EverythingALS for expert discussions, research updates, and community support for ALS.
#ALS #Nutrition #EverythingALS #ALSResearch #Neuroscience #PatientCare
