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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 26m

Welcome back to ALS TDI in REEL Time! 🎥

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our lab and the science driving ALS research.

💡 Join us in person at our Oct 16 Open House — it’s not too late to register: als.net/summit/open-...

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Indy Auntie @indyauntie.bsky.social · 15d

This is for a good cause: #ALS Therapy Development @alstdi.bsky.social

Win a Dream Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World!

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Dinner For Two Anywhere in the World 2025

Imagine a romantic dinner under the stars in Thailand, a beachfront feast in Belize, or a rooftop soirée in Greece—all on us! For just $25 per ticket, you could win a remarkable dining experience valu...

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 9d

ALS TDI’s 2024 Annual Report is here! 📖

Celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking ALS research, milestones, and our vision for the future.

Read & download now: als.net/about-als-td...

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 9d

Michele Dupree is back as VIP Concierge at ALS TDI’s Leadership Weekend, supporting attendees with ALS every step of the way and hosting the Pat Quinn VIP Lounge. 💜

More: als.net/news/vip-con...

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 9d

✨The 2025 White Coat Affair ✨
Sat, Oct 18 | Boston

🍸5:30 Cocktails
🍽️6:30 Dinner & Program
🎶8:30 After Party

Celebrate ALS research progress & dance the night away!

🎟️Reg closes Oct 3 → als.net/leadershipwe...

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 16d

We are ALS TDI: a nonprofit biotech forging a path to deliver the multiple treatments that will end ALS for every person affected. 🔬🧪

Watch, share, and see how you can help at als.net.

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 16d

✨ Less than one month to go! ✨

The 14th Annual White Coat Affair is just 1 month away—October 18, 2025. Join us in Boston for a night that matters, celebrating progress and fueling ALS research. 💜

Reserve your spot today: fundraise.als.net/wca

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 23d

🌧️💜 Rain didn’t stop us! The 2025 ALS Walk for Research raised $78K+ as we walked 3 miles and smiled through every drop. Huge thanks to all who joined, donated & volunteered.

Still time to give: alswalkforresearch.als.net

📸 Photos: photos.app.goo.gl/85GLe2UF5RJ7...

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 23d

Just about 1 month until the 2025 ALS TDI Summit in Boston! ✨

Join us free—online or in person for the latest breakthroughs in ALS research with guest speakers from Challenge Works, LifeArc, UPenn & Eikonizo.

➡️ Register now: fundraise.als.net/alssummit

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 29d

(2/2) The ALS TDI Leadership Awards honor those nominated by our community for their leadership in the fight against ALS. We’re proud to share our 2025 recipients! 🌟 Meet them all here: www.als.net/news/2025-al...

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 29d

The ALS TDI Leadership Awards honor those nominated by our community for their leadership in the fight against ALS. We’re proud to share our 2025 recipients! 🌟 Meet them all here: www.als.net/news/2025-al... (1/2)

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Gwen Petersen & Atileana Gipson from Her ALS Story share what it’s really like navigating an ALS diagnosis—and why self-advocacy matters.

Watch the 3-part ALS Town Hall series, Your Story. Our Science, now on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ireM...

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Sep 4

ALS TDI’s CEO/CSO, Fernando Vieira, M.D., will join a panel at the C-Path Global Impact Conference on 9/11 to discuss the growing role of patient advocacy in driving research & innovation.

🔗 Learn more: web.cvent.com/event/4d9e49...

#CGIC2025

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 25

On this special Endpoints podcast, we dive into how BCIs could transform communication for people living with ALS, and what the future of this groundbreaking technology might hold.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: als.net/endpoints/50...

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 25

⏰ Less than 2 weeks left to register for the ALS Walk for Research! Don’t miss your chance to join us on September 7th in Waban, MA, as we walk together to accelerate ALS research. 💜

Every step counts—secure your spot today: alswalkforresearch.als.net

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 25

⏰ 1 week left!

Nominate a leader in the fight to End ALS for ALS TDI’s 2025 Leadership Awards.

Send nominations to [email protected] by Aug 31!

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 18

ALS TDI is launching Champion Insights with Answer ALS &
Augie's Quest to uncover why elite athletes & military members face higher ALS risk — and how this can lead to better treatments.

Former NFL player Steve Gleason will be participant #1. Learn more: als.net/news/united-...

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 12

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 12

Think you know clinical trials? 🤔 Our Trial Navigator is here to bust myths & share facts so you can make informed choices. 🧠

als.net/als-trial-na...

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 12

🏆 Nominations are open for the 2025 ALS TDI Leadership Awards! Help us honor outstanding advocates, innovators & fighters in the ALS community. Submit by Aug 31 to [email protected]. Awards will be presented at the ALS TDI Summit Oct 17. Learn more: als.net/news/als-tdi...

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 5

11 years ago, the #IceBucketChallenge made history—raising $220M for ALS research & awareness, including $4M for ALS TDI. 💧 Read how Anthony Carbajal helped spark this global movement & its lasting impact: als.net/news/anthony...

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Aug 5

We're proud to share that Swetha Gurumurthy's (Associate Scientist II) image of iPSC-derived motor neurons was shortlisted for display at #mmc2025 by the Royal Microscopical Society! 🔬 Out of 230+ global entries, only 38 were selected. See the shortlist: rms.org.uk/resource/202...

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Jul 28

🧬 Ever wondered what a natural history study is and why it matters in ALS research? These studies help researchers better understand how ALS progresses and bring us closer to effective treatments.

Read more 👉 als.net/news/what-is...

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Jul 28

At ALS TDI, transparency matters. 💡 You can tour our lab online 24/7 to see the machines + tools your donations power—driving ALS research forward every day.

🔬 Take the tour: als.net/als-research...

ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · Jul 23

What is BCI and how can it impact ALS care and research? 🧠

Join us July 29 at 1PM EST for our next ALS TDI Town Hall featuring Dr. Daniel Rubin of Mass General + Harvard Medical.

Register today: als.net/als-town-hall/

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