ALS Research
The Borje Salming ALS Foundation aims to advance medical scientific research to increase understanding and improve the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS.
Allocation of Research Grants
Five researchers at Karolinska Institutet, KTH, Umeå University and Gothenburg University are awarded research funds to investigate the origin of the disease ALS, new treatment methods and improvement of care for sufferers and support for relatives.
Research on ALS
This is how the foundation supports ALS research.
Allocation of Research Grants 2023
Here you can read more about the Foundation's scientific council
Application for project grant for ALS research
Ulf Hedin about Börjes fight against ALS
Ulf Hedin is the Medical Scientific Coordinator for the Borje Salming ALS Foundation. Ulf talks about the first meeting with Börje, when a drug might be available, and why more research is needed.
What happens in the body when you have ALS?
The nerve cells in the brain, brainstem or spinal cord gradually die and without them the body's skeletal muscles cannot function. If a muscle does not receive nerve impulses, it will weaken and eventually atrophy (amyotrophy) and the dead nerve cells will be replaced by scar tissue (lateral sclerosis).
Want to learn more about ALS?
Whether you are newly diagnosed, are a relative, a caregiver or someone who wants to learn more about ALS, the Borje Salming ALS Foundation is here to support and help you.
Here is more information about ALS and frequently asked questions and answers
Research News
The latest from the Foundation on ALS and research
Borje Salming ALS Foundation allocates 6.3 million Swedish kronor to Swedish ALS research
Five researchers have been awarded a total of 6.3 million Swedish kronor for ALS research.
Promising applications for research grants to Borje Salming ALS Foundation
Now the research portal is closed and a lot of interesting applications have come in.
Footballer Jesper Björkman ill with ALS
This summer Jesper Björkman played in Ängelholms FF, without any problems, a match of 9...
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