Welcome from the Japan ALS Association
The Japan ALS Association (JALSA) is pleased to host the 17th International Symposium on ALS/MND in Yokohama, marking the first time for the Symposium to be held in Asia.
Since inception of the International Symposium, our organization has desired to play host to an event, and we are delighted to join with the international community in 2006. Moreover, 2006 coincides with the 20th anniversary of JALSA's founding as an organization dedicated to the fight against ALS.
At one time, those diagnosed with ALS were given little hope and were often left facing the disease feeling isolated and afraid. Our organization's 20 years of efforts have promoted the awareness and understanding of informing patients, but also developed better care environments.
Today, thanks to support from the government and others, progress is ongoing into researching the cause of, and cure for, ALS, as well measures for improving the quality of life of people with ALS (PALS). Japan has launched the Human Genome Project in ALS as a national project. Unlocking the mysteries of ALS represents our greatest hope for PALS and their families. And even when there is no known cure, we are determined to give our utmost to creating a society “Where persons with ALS can live with dignity.”
We believe the 2006 Alliance/Symposium will contribute extensively to further research and greater awareness of ALS/MND, not only in Japan, but throughout Asia. It will also help to bolster the worldwide battle against ALS, and give renewed hope to patients and their families.
We hereby extend our warmest invitation and look forward to welcoming many neurologists, researchers and members of the health care field who have dedicated their careers to the fight against ALS/MND. We trust that these sessions, in which members meet colleagues to share information on their efforts, will lead to many productive encounters and the forging of long-term friendships.
At one time, those diagnosed with ALS were given little hope and were often left facing the disease feeling isolated and afraid. Our organization's 20 years of efforts have promoted the awareness and understanding of informing patients, but also developed better care environments.
Today, thanks to support from the government and others, progress is ongoing into researching the cause of, and cure for, ALS, as well measures for improving the quality of life of people with ALS (PALS). Japan has launched the Human Genome Project in ALS as a national project. Unlocking the mysteries of ALS represents our greatest hope for PALS and their families. And even when there is no known cure, we are determined to give our utmost to creating a society “Where persons with ALS can live with dignity.”
We believe the 2006 Alliance/Symposium will contribute extensively to further research and greater awareness of ALS/MND, not only in Japan, but throughout Asia. It will also help to bolster the worldwide battle against ALS, and give renewed hope to patients and their families.
We hereby extend our warmest invitation and look forward to welcoming many neurologists, researchers and members of the health care field who have dedicated their careers to the fight against ALS/MND. We trust that these sessions, in which members meet colleagues to share information on their efforts, will lead to many productive encounters and the forging of long-term friendships.
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