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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · 5d

⏰ 2 months to go until applications close for the £7.5 million Longitude Prize on ALS.

You could help transform treatment for neurodegenerative diseases like hashtag #ALS, the most common form of motor neurone disease ( #MND ).

Learn more: bit.ly/4mlzSg5

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The Real Preneur @therealpreneur.bsky.social · 25d

How the Longitude Prize on ALS Can Transform Lives with AI Innovations

The Longitude Prize on ALS represents a pivotal moment in addressing one of the most challenging neurodegenerative diseases: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Caroline Purslow, Head of Health at Challenge Works, highlights…

How the Longitude Prize on ALS Can Transform Lives with AI Innovations

The Longitude Prize on ALS represents a pivotal moment in addressing one of the most challenging neurodegenerative diseases: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Caroline Purslow, Head of Health at Challenge Works, highlights the deeply personal story behind this initiative. The hope is to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize treatment and care for those battling this disease. A Personal Journey…

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · 15d

🌍 We're back on the road in October!

Join us at one of the below events and learn more about how the Prize works, what's on offer for participants, and how you can get involved. We'd love to meet you!

🔗See more bit.ly/4nkXHWS

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · 15d

🧠 We recently spoke with The 10,000 Brains Project, one of our US-based funders, about why they’re backing the Longitude Prize on ALS and the opportunities for innovators worldwide when different expertise work together.

📖 Read the full interview here: bit.ly/3KhpFEa

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · 16d

We're hosting Harnessing AI for ALS: Longitude Prize on ALS networking event, in London. Make sure to attend on 14 October. Spaces are limited so please register before 20 September. www.linkedin.com/events/harne...

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · 16d

International funding is vital to the success of the #LongitudePrizeonALS and we're proud to be supported by @answerals.bsky.social, one of 9 funders of the Prize.

The £7.5m ($10m USD) Prize is driving change for those living with #ALS all over the world.

Learn more bit.ly/3KbfXmV

Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · 20d

📰 @amalia-papa.bsky.social, Data Programme Lead at @challengeworks.bsky.social writes how AI and big data in healthcare has advanced over the past decade

By combining new ALS datasets with powerful #AI, we're transforming drug discovery for those affected by #ALS and #MND

Read more bit.ly/46bQHpc

Delivering on a decade of ALS data – the role of AI in drug discovery | The AI Journal

The use of artificial intelligence and big data in healthcare has advanced at remarkable speed over the past decade, rapidly reshaping how we diagnose, treat,

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · 29d

The Prize would not be possible without the support of our international funders.

We spoke with Colin Reid, trustee at the Alan Davidson Foundation, about why they are backing the £7.5M global challenge to transform drug discovery for #ALS

🔗 Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/4glrUm2

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Daniel S. Levine @dslevine.bsky.social · Aug 22

Tris Dyson, managing director of Challenge Works, discusses his diagnosis of ALS, the case for using a prize to spur innovation, and the potential for leveraging AI to find treatments for the disease. @globalgenes.bsky.social #RARECast

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Using AI Open Innovation to Tackle ALS

Tris Dyson, managing director of Challenge Works, about his diagnosis of ALS, the case for using a prize to spur innovation, and the potential for leveraging AI to find treatments for the disease.

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Nesta @nestauk.bsky.social · Aug 18

Applications are open for the £7.5M @longitudeprize.bsky.social on ALS 📣

We're proud to support this global challenge, accelerating AI-driven treatment discovery for one of the most complex diseases in medicine.

Learn more about the prize and how to get involved ⤵️

Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jun 25

🧠 The #LongitudePrizeOnALS is now live!

This £7.5M global challenge invites innovators across #biotech, #AI, #data science & beyond to help accelerate #ALS treatment discovery.

Join us in bringing AI to the fight against ALS.

Learn more: bit.ly/4kD3tSh
#LPALS #MND

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚨 1 week to go! Curious about the Longitude Prize on ALS or planning to enter? You won't want to miss this.

Be the first to explore the data powering the Prize with our partners and register now👇
bit.ly/477W1ea

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Aug 12

🌍 Be part of the global effort to tackle #ALS.

The £7.5m (~$10m) #LongitudePrizeOnALS is searching for innovators in #AI, #data, #biotech, and #neurology.

🧠 Meet the teams already registered, and find out how you can partner with them below.

🔗https://bit.ly/4mdHxxX

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Aug 5

🧠 The @ukmndri.bsky.social is an #MND powerhouse, accelerating progress towards new treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Read their article about how the #LongitudePrizeOnALS could be a game-changer for drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases.

🔗 bit.ly/40Tmmsh

@ammaralchalabi.bsky.social

Longitude Prize launched to accelerate AI-driven drug discovery

A new international challenge prize has been launched to transform drug discovery for ALS, the most common form of MND through AI.

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 30

How can #AI transform #ALS drug discovery?

@carolinepurslow.bsky.social from @challengeworks.bsky.social explains why now is the moment for the £7.5M Longitude Prize on ALS — and how AI could help outpace one of medicine’s toughest diseases.

🧠Read more: bit.ly/3IMpGPX

#ALS #MND #AIforGood

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're proud to partner with @mndoddie5.bsky.social, a driving force in the fight against #MND & #ALS.

As a funder of the #LongitudePrizeOnALS, they're supporting bold new ideas to transform #DrugDiscovery for one of medicine's toughest challenges.

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/457a8zo

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 25

💡 @trisdyson.bsky.social, founder of Challenge Works and the $10M #LongitudePrizeOnALS, joined the Live Life in Motion podcast to share his personal journey with #ALS.

See below and listen here:
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/46YpSVZ
Spotify: bit.ly/4f3herm

238. Hope in Motion: Tris Dyson’s Mission to Defeat Motor Neurone Disease

Podcast Episode · Live Life in Motion · 07/23/2025 · 56m

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 22

“MND is one of the most scientifically and biologically challenging diseases to tackle. That said, no mountain is insurmountable…”

Dr. Mike Rogers (@mndassoc.bsky.social) shares why the #LongitudePrizeOnALS is key to creating new opportunities for #ALS & #MND

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Climbing the ALS mountain

Mike Rogers, MND Association Director of Research and Innovation, looks at how data and AI could unlock new treatments.

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 16

📢 We’ll be at #ISMBECCB2025 in Liverpool!

🧠 Join the Longitude Prize on ALS team at Booth 23 & don’t miss our Tech Talk on the 22nd of July.

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4kAPpIc

Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 10

⏰ Happening today – our second #LongitudePrizeOnALS Welcome Webinar!

If you couldn’t make it yesterday, join us today at 17:00 BST (18:00 CEST / 12:00 EST / 09:00 PDT)

There’s still time to register 👇

#ALS #AIforGood #MND

Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 2

Want to learn more about the £7.5M #LongitudePrizeOnALS?
Join one of our welcome webinars to find out how the Prize works and how to get involved.

Register here:
📅 9 July, 09:00 BST: bit.ly/4nzJuWA
📅 10 July, 17:00 BST: bit.ly/3Tl4u5u

#AIForGood #MND #ALS

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 8

⏰ Reminder: Our first Welcome Webinar is tomorrow, Tuesday 9th of July at 09:00 BST.

💻 Register below to learn everything you need to know about the #LongitudePrizeOnALS, including how to apply, how the Prize works, and what support is available.

Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 2

Want to learn more about the £7.5M #LongitudePrizeOnALS?
Join one of our welcome webinars to find out how the Prize works and how to get involved.

Register here:
📅 9 July, 09:00 BST: bit.ly/4nzJuWA
📅 10 July, 17:00 BST: bit.ly/3Tl4u5u

#AIForGood #MND #ALS

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 3

🧠 As the principal funder, the @mndassoc.bsky.social has been instrumental in bringing the #LongitudePrizeOnALS to life.

We were joined by Dr Usman Khan last week, who spoke on the power of cross-specialism collaboration.

Learn more about the Prize: bit.ly/4kD3tSh

#AIforGood #MND #ALS

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jul 2

Want to learn more about the £7.5M #LongitudePrizeOnALS?
Join one of our welcome webinars to find out how the Prize works and how to get involved.

Register here:
📅 9 July, 09:00 BST: bit.ly/4nzJuWA
📅 10 July, 17:00 BST: bit.ly/3Tl4u5u

#AIForGood #MND #ALS

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jun 30

Check out this article from Dr Brian Dickie (@mndassoc.bsky.social), exploring how #AI and quality data can transform treatment progress—and how the £7.5M #LongitudePrizeonALS aims to support #innovation through global collaboration.

🧠 Read here: bit.ly/4nqi4lN
#ALS #MND

Motor neurone disease affects one in 300, but hope for treatment is growing

One in 300 of us will develop motor neurone disease in our lifetime. It is a hideous disease that robs a person of their dignity and eventually their life.

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jun 27

What a week for the #LongitudePrizeOnALS 🧠

Thank you to everyone who made it possible!

🎥 Watch the segment on BBC News here: bit.ly/4eoGyaR

This is just the beginning. Entries close 3 Dec → Learn more on our website: bit.ly/4kD3tSh

@trisdyson.bsky.social @ammaralchalabi.bsky.social #AIforGood

What an incredible week! | Longitude Prize on ALS

What an incredible week! Thank you to everyone who helped make the launch of the #LongitudePrizeOnALS such a success — from the inspiring voices on stage, to the teams that made this Prize possible, ...

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Longitude Prize on ALS @longitudeprize.bsky.social · Jun 26

🎙️ To mark the launch of the #LongitudePrizeOnALS, @mndassoc.bsky.social's podcast, MND Matters, dives into how #AI, data and cross-sector collaboration could reshape the future of treatment for #ALS.

Listen here 👉 t.co/OvWdZ4I4yP
#MND #LPALS