ALS Therapy Development Institute

History of ALS TDI

Breaking Ground. Forging Paths. Driving Progress.

Since 1999, ALS TDI has remained singularly focused on the research needed to end ALS. Explore the defining moments in our history and our evolution from a small basement lab into the world’s largest drug discovery lab focused solely on ALS.

ALS TDI: Our Story

Watch our videos to learn about the evolution of ALS TDI, from our origin as the first-ever nonprofit biotech, to growing our lab to what is now the largest drug discovery lab in the world focused solely on ALS.

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Reflecting on 25 Years and Honoring a Best Friend’s Legacy

ALS TDI's CEO, Fernando Vieira, M.D. reflects on ALS TDI's 25th anniversary and remembers words written to him by his best friend and former ALS TDI President, Sean Scott, before he passed from ALS in 2009.

Leading Innovation in ALS Research

Our innovation and relentless research has allowed us to make amazing strides in ALS research! Hold and drag left and right or scroll to view our initiatives and their milestones.

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ALS TDI Through the Years