Chris Mueller receives 2016 Angel Fund for ALS Research Angel Award
Monday, August 29, 2016
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2016 Angel Fund Gala
Like every year, the Mueller Lab attended the 2016 Angel Fund for ALS Research annual gala. This fundraiser benefit the Angel Fund, which support the ALS research labs at the UMass Chan Medical School, including our own lab.
The Mueller Lab for Gene Therapy at the 2016 Angel Fund gala, from left to right, Gabriela Toro, Rachel Stock, Gabriella Oliveira, Kelsie Nunes, Dr Chris Mueller, Dr Florie Borel
2016 Angel Award goes to Chris Mueller
At the end of the night, Chris Mueller received the 2016 Angel Award for his contribution to ALS research! This rewards his advances in the field of gene therapy for ALS, and in particular the development of a preclinical program for SOD1-linked ALS. To read more on this program, click here.
"I am honored to be an Angel Award recipient" Dr Mueller said, adding that he remains "very grateful for the continued support of the Angel Fund without whom the gene therapy program for ALS would not have been able to progress at this pace".
Dr Mueller receiving his Angel Award from Rich Kennedy, President of the Angel Fund for ALS Research
