The Drs. Ayeez and Shelena Lalji & Family ALS Endowed Award for Innovative Healing is a global award celebrating excellence in research for an individual or team of investigators who are making transformative breakthroughs in the science of repair and regeneration of neurological function. Our goal is to identify and recognize therapies and modalities to regain loss of neurol function in ALS or that may be applied in ALS patients in the future. 

2024 Nomination Portal 

The Lalji Family ALS Award is accepting nominations for individual or team of investigators who have made significant progress impacting the repair and regeneration of neuronal degeneration that may be applied in ALS. Examples include but are not limited to:
  • Identification of key modulators of axonal, glial, and neuronal health and degeneration
  • Novel therapies including stem cell therapies to repair and/or regenerate axons, motor neurons or glia
  • Modalities to enhance neuroplasticity that lead to repair and regeneration
  • A root cause-based protocol or system that leads to reduction of inflammation and improvement of neuronal, glial, and/or axonal function
  • Neuro-technologies that restore function or communication and enhance quality of life
  • Novel methods to increase and improve endogenous neurogenesis
  • Restoring nerve muscle communication

Award Criteria

  1. Applicant must have an MD, PhD or equivalent degree and be a leader in the field of ALS or regenerative medicine/biology with a strong publication record.
  2. The proposal must have a strong scientific rationale with a focus on repair of neurological function.
  3. Inclusion of preliminary findings demonstrating approach and feasibility in preclinical models is recommended.
  4. International applicants are encouraged to apply.

Selection

The awardees will be selected by members of the Lalji family, Healey Center Scientific Advisory Council, NEALS PEACe Committee and advisors who are living with ALS.

Timeline for Submission

  • Nomination Due Date: Friday, August 23rd 
  • Presentation of Award: 35th International MNDA Symposium, December 6th-8th 2024
  • Award: $40,000 USD
Submit completed nomination form via portal 

If you need assistance completing the nomination form, please contact healeyamgcenterforals@mgh.harvard.edu

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