We are pleased to present this bilingual presentation on current ALS Research, held on February 16th, 2022. A Q&A follows the conference with the following researchers:
Richard Robitaille, PhD
Full Professor, Department of Neurosciences, Université de Montréal
Chantelle F. Sephton, PhD
Associate Professor, Université Laval, CERVO Brain Research
The diagnosis of ALS, like a train that has to change tracks suddenly, imposes a change of direction on one’s own life and those of one’s loved ones. Unlike retirement, where it is possible to plan and choose the direction of one’s new life outside of work, ALS is an
There are numerous clinical trials now ongoing with therapies targeting the genetic forms of ALS.
This webinar aims to provide information on genetics in ALS, the role of a genetic counsellor, considerations for genetic testing in ALS, and how therapies can target the genetic forms of ALS.
If the
We are pleased to present this bilingual presentation on current ALS Research, held on June 15th, 2021. A Q&A follows the conference. The conference was hosted by Dr. Richard Robitaille.
The first part of this presentation, provided by Anita Mehta, addresses ALS and the long-term implications (including death). In addition, it addresses the concepts and philosophy central to Palliative Care and some common misconceptions. The application and implications of Palliative Care to ALS population is discussed. Finally, family caregiver implications
Me Hélène Guay dirige un cabinet juridique de litige et représente des victimes d’erreurs médicales ou leurs familles, et des personnes qui font l’objet de demandes ayant trait à leur capacité ou à leur intégrité. Elle intercède en faveur du respect des droits des personnes devant les instances administratives (plaintes
Madura Arunasalampillai is a registered dietitian with a Master’s degree in Nutrition. She works at the Montreal Neurological Hospital specializing in neurodegenerative diseases however her main focus is working with outpatients in the ALS clinic. She also works at the hemodialysis unit at Lachine Hospital.
Presentation in English
We are pleased to present this bilingual presentation on current ALS Research, held on February 24th, 2021. A Q&A follows the conference.
Speakers:
1. Dr. Richard Robitaille, PhD, Full Professor, Neurosciences Department, Université de Montréal
2. Dr. Angela Genge, Neurologist and Director of the ALS Clinic and the Clinical Research
The Mcgill Cares Webcast is designed to support informal caregivers. During this candid, 30-minute interview, Claire Webster, Alzheimer Care Consultant and Founder of the McGill Dementia Education Program talks with leading experts about Living with and supporting a loved one with ALS.
Dr. Angela Genge is Director of the Clinical
In this conference, Dr. Genevieve Matte, Neuroscience researcher at the CHUM Research Center, presents useful information on managing the new reality of telehealth in a COVID environment.
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