We are running a Clinical Management Grant competition and one of the applications is focused on studying a new form of assistive technology for people living with the disease. Typically we have ALS clinic lead/neurologists on the peer review panel for the competition, but I’m not sure they will know the current status of assistive devices and what might be redundant or novel. Do you happen to know someone who might be an expert in this and would be a potential reviewer we could contact (or perhaps a few names?).

I have the MDs lined up for the peer review, but would like to add any type of scientist (likely a PhD?) or expert on the current state of assistive technology so that one could be properly vetted alongside the other grants which are more focused on traditional symptom management type initiatives.

Sincerely,

Dave

David Taylor PhD | Vice President, Research

ALS Society of Canada | www.als.ca

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Alisa Brownlee, ATP, CAPS

Assistive Technology Specialist/Consultant

The ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association National Office

RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional

NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist in Home Modifications

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