Objectives

1. Developing an Asia-Pacific network of researchers and clinicians working with ALS/MND that:

• is recognised within the international ALS/MND network

• can work collaboratively in an efficient and effective manner

• will attract pharmaceutical companies to conduct trials in Asia-Pacific region

• will support the education and training of members to achieve the overall objectives

2. Establishing a Patient Registry within the Asia-Pacific region that will facilitate the collection/storage of clinical data

3. Initiating collaboration between funding agencies in Asia-Pacific to collectively sponsor investigator-initiated clinical trials