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Dr. Kam studied how a demonstrated neurotoxin influences the progression and neuropathology of familial adult-onset ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. She found that environmental agents contribute to disease onset and progression, resulting in more pronounced disease pathology. Her findings will help us find ways to prevent ALS in individuals at risk.

A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) - graduated in 2012