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Robert Packard Center for ALS Research and ALS United Announce Joint Research Funding Partnership
The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins and ALS United are pleased to announce a collaboration to jointly fund preclinical basic science research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This partnership reflects both organizations’ commitment to accelerating breakthrough discoveries that will advance understanding of ALS and bring hope to those affected by the disease.
“We are excited to partner with ALS United on co-funding this important research,” said Christine Vande Velde, Packard Center Scientific Director. “Collaboration, both within the lab and amongst like-minded ALS organizations, is a cornerstone of the Packard Center. This work will advance our collective missions to change the course of this disease by engaging in breakthrough research that advances our fundamental understanding of ALS. We hope this partnership will serve as a model for future collaborative funding efforts in the ALS research community.”
