ALS at UMass Medical School

Research in Neurology

The Neurology Department at the University of Massachusetts Medical School has renewed its commitment to expand and invigorate research in neurology throughout Central Massachusetts and New England.

Local Doctors Develop Vibrating Mattress To Improve Baby's Breathing

Our own Dr. David Paydarfar invented a new vibration-based prevention technology tested in a NICU reduces apneic events and improves critical clinical parameters in prematurely born infants. Watch full story below.

Courses and Programs

Conquering Diseases Clinical Research

 Neurological Life Support (ENLS) Course
 

Lou Gehrig brought awareness to ALS with his closely tracked decline in power hitting, from batting for home runs to singles.

Watch renowned ALS researcher Robert H. Brown Jr., DPhil, MD, and UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael F. Collins, MD, taking on the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Clinical Care

UMass Medical School works in conjunction with our clinical partner, UMass Memorial Medical Center. For important service and treatment information, please see their website.