ALS and Related Disorders Clinic Opens at UBC!

Richmond, British Columbia – The ALS Society of British Columbia’s (ALS BC) PROJECT HOPE, in a powerful collaboration with the Government of British Columbia, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, and Vancouver Coastal Health, proudly announces the opening of the new Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Related Disorders (ALSRD) Clinic.

This state-of-the-art facility, strategically located at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, is a beacon of hope for ALS patients, their families, and caregivers. It promises a brighter future through comprehensive support and tailored care for individuals with ALS and related motor neuron diseases, including assessment, intervention, and consultation services.

Under the leadership of Dr. Erik Pioro, MD, Ph.D., FRCPC, FAAN, a distinguished neurologist and ALS researcher recently appointed to the Professorship in ALS Research at UBC, the clinic features a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including neurologists, nurses, therapists, pathologists, dieticians, and social workers. This initiative, a significant milestone in the Society’s journey, is set to transform the quality of life for ALS patients by offering cutting-edge clinical care and extending services to underserved regions across British Columbia through innovative telemedicine services and mobile clinics to ensure patients receive care, regardless of their location, instilling a sense of hope and optimism in the hearts of those affected.