ALS & Neurodegenerative Disease Center

The UCSF ALS & Neurodegenerative Disease Center provides comprehensive treatment for patients with neurodegenerative disease, including motor neuron diseases (MNDs) such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or "ALS," commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Our team includes neurologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, nurses, social workers, a dietitian and a genetic counselor. They work together to identify your treatment needs and control your symptoms.

Our patients also have access to a communication specialist; an orthotist who specializes in braces and other devices to support weak muscles and joints; and occupational, physical, speech and respiratory therapists. Patients may be eligible to participate in clinical trials, which are studies to test promising new medications or other types of treatment.

We are part of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences.