Older man with glasses sits among attendees at a Vanderbilt ALS Research Center event, holding a sign that reads “I’VE GOT AN AWFUL LOT TO LIVE FOR” —Lou Gehrig, with a baseball graphic.

Patient Charles Edens watches a presentation at the 2026 Reporting the Research event held by the Vanderbilt ALS Research Center. (all photos submitted)

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By: Evan Dorian

Speakers at the Vanderbilt ALS Research Center’s Reporting the Research event included Vanderbilt Health faculty and guests from around the country. Attendees gathered at Fat Bottom Brewing Company on May 20 for the event to raise awareness about the neurodegenerative disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).