EXposure and PhenOtyping Study Examining ALS (EXPOSE-ALS)

We've all heard about how environmental toxins can impact the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease and dementias such as Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer’s disease. Let's work together to understand how these toxins impact our brain health.

Click here to join the EXposure and PhenOtyping Study Examining ALS (EXPOSE-ALS) Study.

What is the EXposure and PhenOtyping Study Examining ALS (EXPOSE-ALS) Study?

The EXPOSE-ALS Study wants to understand the impact of environmental exposures on health, particularly risk of ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases.  Our goals are to:

  • Understand how environmental toxins and exposures in the home and work environment can contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Parkinson’s disease, and dementias.
  • Learn how to detect symptoms of these neurodegenerative diseases early, before symptoms are noticeable.
  • Learn how to develop strategies to help prevent the onset of diseases like ALS and neurodegeneration.

Depending on your age, joining the study means filling out questionnaires throughout the year and providing a sample of DNA (collected via saliva or a swab of your mouth and sent via mail).

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UM IRB Application Number

HUM00229303

Meet the Research Team

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