Clinical Research Considerations for Lung Function Assessment in ALS Studies
We were delighted to welcome Prof Chris McDermott to discuss Research Considerations for lung function assessment in ASL Studies.
Webinar objectives include:
- ALS research overview: Current context and therapeutic developments
- Pulmonary function testing (clinic and home settings) for care and for clinical trials
- Other key outcome parameters in ALS clinical trials
- Equipment and technique considerations
- Other protocol considerations
- The TRICALS research network
Presented By
Prof Chris McDermott
About the Presenter
Prof McDermott is the Professor of Translational Neurology at SITraN and a Consultant Neurologist at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust, regularly undertaking specialist MND and neuromuscular clinics in Sheffield. The main drive of Prof McDermott’s research programme is developing the evidence base for delivering supportive and symptomatic care for patients living with motor neuron disease. He is also interested in studying mechanisms of neurodegeneration, in order to develop treatments for patients with motor neuron disease and hereditary spastic paraplegia.
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