We are pleased to invite you to our next Spotlight on ALS Research and Q&A session, which will take place virtually on Zoom on June 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Leading amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) researchers and clinicians will shed light on their current clinical studies. Presentations will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Dr. Richard Robitaille, Ph.D., Full Professor of Department of Neuroscience at Université de Montréal, will be hosting the meeting.
Please send your questions in advance by email to kbusch@sla-quebec.ca
- Date: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location: This meeting will be held on Zoom
Meet our panel of researchers and clinicians:
 | Dr. Richard Robitaille, Ph.D. Full Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Université de Montréal Board Member of ALS Quebec Member of the SMAC, ALS Canada | ||
 | Dr. Gary Armstrong, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Killam Research Scholar Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University | ||
 | Dr. Angela Genge, M.D. Professor of Neurology, McGill University Director CIM and clinical research McGill University Health Center Research Institute Director ALS Clinic The Neuro Director Access ALS | ||
 | Dr. Geneviève Matte, M.D.C.M., FRCPC Director, ALS and Motor Neuron Disease Clinic, CHUM Researcher, CRCHUM Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Université de Montréal Co-Chair of the Canadian ALS Research Network (CALS) | ||
 | Dr. Kessen Patten, Ph.D. Full Professor, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie, Anna Sforza Djoukhadjian Research Chair in ALS. | ||
 | Dr. Vincent Picher-Martel, M.D., Ph.D. Neurologist, CHU de Québec Assistant Professor, Université Laval | ||
 | Dr. Silvia Pozzi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Université Laval Canada Research Chair in Central and Peripheral Cellular Networks in ALS | ||
 | Dr. Chantelle Sephton, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Université Laval Co-Chair of the SMAC Board Member of ALS Canada Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of ALS Quebec |
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Practical information and accessibility
N.B. If you have speech difficulties due to ALS or are simply less comfortable in a group, know that you are welcome to participate via the chat function in Zoom.
If you are not familiar with Zoom, or with online communications, please consult our Zoom guides on our website.
For further questions, contact Kate Busch, our Programs and Services Coordinator.