amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Archive — Page 1 of 1

June 17, 2026

Vanderbilt ALS Research Center receives $11 million in funding from Tennessee General Assembly

The investment marks a major public commitment to research on the life-altering neurodegenerative disease.

June 1, 2026

Vanderbilt ALS Research Center hosts second Reporting the Research event

Attendees gathered at Fat Bottom Brewing Company on May 20 for the event to raise awareness about the neurodegenerative disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

April 10, 2026

Vanderbilt ALS Research Center receives gift from TShaw Strong 5K to Beat ALS

The funding will support research efforts aimed at finding a cure for the progressive neurodegenerative disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

March 25, 2024

Brain atlas pinpoints vulnerabilities in ALS and dementia

Veronique Belzil, PhD, MS
November 20, 2023

Belzil to establish VUMC ALS Research Center

Neuroscientist Véronique Belzil, PhD, MS, will join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as associate professor of Neurology and director of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) research.

Evan Campa and Eben Cathey, along with their children, Mae and Reuben, are helping to raise funds to create an ALS research program at VUMC.
September 23, 2021

Local family shines in campaign to establish ALS research program

Evan Campa and her family are at the forefront of a campaign to establish an ALS basic science research program at Vanderbilt.