This week on Helping Hand we’re learning about a special event Saturday relating to ALS and ALS Research. At the event, Dr. Justin Ichida, an Assistant Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC, and an ‘Iolani School grad, will be the keynote speaker, discussing his research and efforts in partnership with The ALS Association Golden West Chapter to bring a research project to Hawai'i. All Things Considered Honolulu Host Dave Lawrence speaks with our returning guest, Fred Fisher, President and CEO, of the ALS Association Golden West Chapter.
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Contact the ALS Association Golden West Chapter:
Website: als-hawaii.org
Phone: 866-750-2572
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Event info: This Saturday is an afternoon conference discussing cutting-edge ALS research, expansion of care services and plans for the 2015 Hawaii Walk to Defeat ALS. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Justin Ichida, leading stem cell researcher and fourth-generation native of Hawai'i from USC Keck School of Medicine. This special event will be held from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at the Moana Surfrider, Beach House Restaurant in Honolulu. Please RSVP to Giovanna D’ Angelo at gdangelo@alsagoldenwest.org or call 818-865-8067
The Walk To End ALS is September 19 at Kapiolani Park.
