11/16/2025
A meaningful and impactful week at the Weinberg ALS Center.
This past week reminded us how strong the neuroscience community is when we move forward together.
We began with the Walk to End ALS, standing alongside families, caregivers, and supporters. Soon after, we joined international colleagues from Sheba Medical Center (Israel) and Gemelli/Cattolica University (Italy) for a 3-day Symposium hosted by Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Jefferson Health. Together, we exchanged insights across brain diseases—including ALS, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and MS—advancing shared understanding in science and clinical care.
Later in the week, at the Life Sciences PA Patient Summit, Dr. Pasinelli joined a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Daniela Zarnescu (Penn State Hershey), our friend living with ALS, ALS United Mid-Atlantic, and State Representative Kyle J. Mullins highlighting why research, advocacy, and collaboration remain essential. We then closed the week at a heartfelt luncheon hosted by ALS United Mid-Atlantic, where Senator Chris C***s joined attendees in honoring individuals and families living with ALS.
ALS doesn’t recognize borders or politics, and it leaves no room for silos. Our progress depends on working together—across institutions, states, and countries.
We are grateful to our colleagues and collaborators; we are grateful for the people living with ALS who work tirelessly as research ambassadors to advocate for the community and share their stories. We are grateful to Representative Kyle Mullins, our partners across Pennsylvania, and Governor Josh Shapiro for supporting the $5M appropriation dedicated to neurodegenerative disease research. This investment brings hope and momentum to all working toward better treatments.
Andrea Woitas Fulginiti
Lisa Hess Rosica
Cronin
Family Strong 4 ALS
