Resources for Scientists

Our Cutting Edge Research Cores

Historically, ALS researchers have cited poor quality, lack of standardization, limited accessibility and the high cost of critical tools, and resources as a major barrier to advancing their ideas. We began to tackle these issues by creating entirely new Target ALS Research Cores comprised of a network of academic centers and contract research organizations that, for the first time in the history of the disease, provide access to critical ALS research tools and resources to scientists with no strings attached.

Human Postmortem Tissue Core

We provide access to multiple CNS sub-regions from ALS and control cases with detailed de-identified clinical and demographic information.

Target ALS Data Engine

We provide access to Whole Genome Sequencing and whole tissue RNA sequencing (from multiple CNS regions) datasets from all of our postmortem cases.

Stem Cell Core

We provide access to iPS lines from ALS (familial and sporadic) and control cases.

Animal Models Core

As part of our strategy to provide "no-strings-attached" access to critical research tools, we are looking for collaborators to develop new animal models and to generate multi-omic datasets in mouse models to share with the community. We have no active projects at this time, please check back soon for new ventures.

Reagents Core

We are creating a panel of high quality monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies for the research community.

Longitudinal Biofluids Core

We will provide access to longitudinally-collected biofluids (CSF, blood and urine) from ALS and healthy control cases that will be associated with detailed de-identified clinical and demographic information as well as genomic datasets.