February 11th marks the ninth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which serves as an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To celebrate, we are shining a spotlight on Annie Collins, one of our 2023 Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellows, and how she is helping move the development of new ALS treatments forward.
Hugh Hoffman was a Cincinnati native who passed away in March 2023 at the age of 91. When he was 11, Hugh lost his father, Herbert, to ALS, which is still a fatal disease without a cure. Hugh wanted to ensure that families in the future will not have to lose their loved ones to ALS.
In most people’s journey with ALS, they will be confronted with the decision of using a feeding tube to help maintain proper nutrition and enhance their quality of life. As part of the ALS care planning process, people with ALS should discuss the various options with their multidisciplinary care team, weigh the pros and cons, and understand how their decision may impact their overall health.