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We are focused on studying genetic disorders of brain, nerve & muscle. Through better understanding of neurological disorders will come better diagnoses and treatments.

 

ying-hui fu's & louis ptáček's

 
  laboratories of neurogenetics
     
 

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Our Research

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Our Laboratories

Sometimes, symptoms caused by other medical conditions can mimic the effect of genetic mutations. In such cases, diagnosis and treatment of the condition is most effectively provided through traditional medical channels. Academic research laboratories such as ours do not usually provide these services; rather we are focused on genetic discoveries we hope will lead to defining these future diagnostic and treatment pathways.

Study Status

We are not actively collecting samples of ALS at this time. However, research directions change with every new discovery. If you would like to be considered for future research studies with ALS, please contact the Clinical Coordinator listed below.

What Does Study Participation Involve?

1. As an initial screening process, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire describing your family disease history. This questionnaire is used to help researchers assess your medical condition.

2. If your condition appears to match the condition currently under study, you may be asked to submit additional information including medical records and/or test results that will be used in the medical evaluation.

3. You will be asked to donate a blood sample (approximately 2-3 tablespoons) which we will use to isolate the DNA that we study.

Contact

Kristin Wong, Clinical Coordinator

University of California San Francisco

Department of Neurology, MC 2922

1550 Fourth St., Room 546

San Francisco, CA 94158-2324

USA

Tel: +1.415.502.3976

Fax: +1.415.502.5641

Email: kristin.wong2@ucsf.edu

 

Quick Links:

For more information, please visit the following sites:

ALS Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association

MedlinePlus: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

National Organization for Rare Disorders

National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke

National Society of Genetic Counselors

 

circadian rhythm & sleep   |   episodic diseases   |   neurodegeneration

 

UCSF - Department of Neurology, MC 2922
Fu & Ptáček Laboratories

1550 Fourth St., Room 548

San Francisco, CA 94158-2324

USA

tel:  +1.415.502.5614

fax:  +1.415.502.5641

 

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