Reinvigorating Innovation in ALS
May 14 – 15, 2026, University of California Livermore Collaboration Center
The 3rd Annual University of California (UC) ALS Workshop 2026: Reinvigorating Innovation in ALS will take place from May 14-15, 2026, at the University of California Livermore Collaboration Center (UCLCC) located in Livermore, CA.
This will be a 1.5-day highly interactive, multi-disciplinary workshop that maximizes the UC system-wide ALS expertise, bringing together university physicians, biomedical researchers, engineers, and computational scientists, at all career levels, with Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory colleagues, and colleagues across industry, ALS funding organizations, patient advocacy, and PALS/CALS (people living with ALS and caregivers of ALS) to address ALS challenges and opportunities at scale, and to collaborate across disciplines to accelerate research and development efforts for ALS.
Throughout the 1.5-day meeting, we will hear from a keynote speaker, DOE national laboratory experts, attendee Lightning Talks, caregiver of/persons living with ALS panel, Industry and Funding organization sessions, networking breaks, and discussions to explore collaborations and grant funding opportunities.
The workshop/networking/discussion sessions will be open for public sharing of information (only non-confidential information). We look forward to you joining us as we build new cross-disciplinary ALS interactions and explore potential new collaborations.
This event is by invitation only.
AGENDA
(Note: this is a DRAFT AGENDA. More details to follow)
Day 1, Thursday, May 14, 2026
10:30 AM OPTIONAL session
Grant discussion opportunity to explore potential collaborations with attendees (NIH, DOD CDMRP, CIRM, ALS Network, Target ALS, etc.)
11:15 AM Arrival – Registration and networking – early lunch
12:15 PM Welcome
Cathy Lomen-Hoerth, MD, PhD
Richard K. Olney Distinguished Endowed Professorship Professor of Clinical Neurology Chief, Neuromuscular Division Director, ALS Center at UCSF
12:25 PM Conversation Starters: Meet & greet
12:35 PM Purpose and Vision Statement
12:40 PM Keynote
Richard J. Reimer, MD
Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs, Palo Alto Health Care Syste,m Neurology Service
1:40 PM BREAK
2:10 PM Converging Minds:
Driving Research and Development Through Strategic Partnerships
Moderator: TBD – Panelists: TBD
3:15 PM Lightning Talk Session – limited selection
Moderator: Jeremy Gleick, LLNL
3:45 PM BREAK
4:15 PM Lighting Talk Session – limited selection
Moderator: Jeremy Gleick, LLNL
4:45 PM Open Discussion
5:00 PM Summary from Day 1 – Planning and Prep for Day 2
5:10 PM Group photo and Adjourn
6:00 PM Poster session with hors d’oeuvres & networking at Purple Orchid Winery
Registered participants only
7:00 PM Dinner at Purple Orchid Winery (7:00-9:00 PM)
Registered participants only
There will be poster awards from ALS Network's Barber Research Awards for the top 3 posters
Day 2 – Friday, May 15, 2026
8:30 AM Arrival – Registration and breakfast
8:50 AM Welcome
9:00 AM Conversation starters: Meet & Greet
9:10 AM Summarized Findings from Day 1
9:15 AM Lightning Talk Session – limited selection
Moderator: Jeremy Gleick, LLNL
10:00 AM ALS Network’s Barber Research Award Announcement (top 3 posters)
10:15 AM BREAK
10:45 AM Caregiver of and Persons Living with ALS Panel Perspective
Moderator: TBD – Panelists: TBD
11:45 AM Driving Discovery: Navigating ALS Funding
Moderator: TBD – Panelists: TBD
12:30 PM Survey/Questions/Feedback
12:45 PM Open Discussion
1:15 PM Closing Remarks and Adjourn Meeting (some attendees may be departing)
1:15 PM LUNCH & continued networking
OPTIONAL session – Grant discussion opportunity to explore potential collaborations with attendees
(NIH, DOD CDMRP, CIRM, ALS Network, Target ALS, etc.)
2:30 PM Departure around 2:30 PM
DIRECTION
Event Site
University of California Livermore Collaboration Center
GPS Address: 2500 Greenville Road B661, Livermore, CA 94550
Lodgings
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham:
7700 Southfront Road, Livermore, CA 94550
(925)-373-9600
Fairfield Inn & Suites Livermore:
220 N Greenville Rd, Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 800-5787
Courtyard by Marriott:
2929 Constitution Dr., Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 243-1000
DoubleTree by Hilton:
720 Las Flores Road, Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 443-4950
TRANSPORTATION/DIRECTIONS
A rental car and carpooling are the recommended methods of transport. Public transportation
is available, but may not be sufficient.
From Oakland Airport (Recommended)
*No tolls*
Follow signs for 880 S towards San Jose
Exit to I-238 towards 580 E Stockton/Fresno
Follow 580 E for 20 miles, until Livermore exits appear. Exit 55 for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Exit 50 for the above listed hotels.
From San Jose Airport
*No tolls*
Follow signs for 880 N towards Oakland for 8 miles. Exit to CA-262 towards Sacramento/680.
Follow 680 towards Sacramento for 17 miles.
Exit towards 580 E/Stockton.
Follow 580 for 11 miles, until Livermore exists appear. Exit 55 for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Exit 50 for the above listed hotels.
From San Francisco Airport
$ toll on the return trip, but no toll on the outbound trip* Follow signs for CA-92 E/Hayward for 13 miles.
Exit towards 880 N/Oakland and follow for 3 miles.
Exit towards I-238 S/Stockton/580 E.
Follow 580 for 20 miles, until Livermore exits appear.
Exit 55 for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Exit 50 for the above listed hotels.
Public Transit Options
Wheels is the local bus system website, and can help plan trips from starting to end points. Most buses don't accept cash, you can pay by card on the bus or through the website or the
Transit App.
The "30R" bus route runs from the North Canyon Pkwy/Constitution Dr. bus stop near above
listed hotels to the lab, every 15 minutes.