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Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the organising committee, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us at the PACTALS 2025 Conference, taking place from 7th to 9th September 2025 in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia. Under the theme "Towards Precision in ALS/MND Treatments," this conference promises to be a pivotal event in the field of ALS and motor neurone disease (MND) research and treatment.
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the organising committee, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us at the PACTALS 2025 Conference, taking place from 7th to 9th September 2025 in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia. Under the theme "Towards Precision in ALS/MND Treatments," this conference promises to be a pivotal event in the field of ALS and motor neurone disease (MND) research and treatment.
PACTALS 2025 will bring together leading experts, researchers, clinicians, and advocates from across the globe, all driven by a shared commit ment to advancing our understanding of ALS/MND and improving the lives of those affected by these conditions. The conference will feature the latest research, innovative therapeutic approaches, and inspiring discussions aimed at pushing the boundaries of p recision medicine in ALS/MND treatment.
Melbourne, renowned as a dynamic multicultural society, provides the perfect backdrop for this gathering. We are confident that the scientific program, coupled with the unique networking opportunities and internation al collaborative spirit, will make PACTALS 2025 an unforgettable and enriching experience. for all.
We warmly encourage you to join us in Melbourne for this landmark event. Together, we can advance the future of ALS/MND care and create meaningful progress in the journey towards precision treatments.
We look forward to welcoming you in 2025!
Dear Colleagues,
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has long been synonymous with neurological diseases for which there is no cure. However, recent advances in molecular biology, genomic research, and therapeutic intervention techniques have expanded the possibilities for therapeutic development. ALS is now one of the most active neurodegenerative diseases in the field of therapeutic development research. A wealth of knowledge and data has been accumulated in medical treatment and care, and appropriate interventions have been identified. There is much we can and should do for people with ALS.
Dear Colleagues,
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has long been synonymous with neurological diseases for which there is no cure. However, recent advances in molecular biology, genomic research, and therapeutic intervention techniques have expanded the possibilities for therapeutic development. ALS is now one of the most active neurodegenerative diseases in the field of therapeutic development research. A wealth of knowledge and data has been accumulated in medical treatment and care, and appropriate interventions have been identified. There is much we can and should do for people with ALS.
Although it is assumed that there are many commonalities among patients worldwide, it is also becoming clear that the etiology, pathophysiology, and course of the disease vary considerably from region to region and from patient to patient. Both international collaboration and country-specific efforts are needed to advance the development of ALS treatments and improve medical care. In Asia and Oceania, where the number of patients is expected to increase in the future, there is a need for a consortium to share information and promote international collaborative efforts in each country.
The concept of Pan-Asian Consortium for Treatment and Research in ALS (PACTALS) was established in December 2014 as a research consortium for ALS in the Asia-Pacific region. Since then, the PACTALS members have been working to promote research collaborations in the region. After the success of the PACTALS 2018 meeting in Seoul (Convener: Prof. Seung H Kim), the PACTALS 2020 meeting was planned to be held in Nagoya, Japan in September 2020. Unfortunately, due to the covid-19 pandemic, we decided to hold it as PACTALS 2021 on the full web (Convener: Prof. Gen Sobue). And the PACTALS 2023 meeting (Convener: Prof. Nortina Shahrizaila) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with great success.
The next PACTALS 2025 will be held in Melbourne, Australia, with Prof. Paul Talman as Convener. The theme will be “Towards Precision in ALS/MND Treatments”. We are confident that this will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about the latest developments in ALS treatment and to gain guidance to advance our efforts based on local realities.
To all those working with ALS, welcome to PACTALS 2025.
On behalf of the Pan-Asian Consortium for Treatment and Research in ALS (PACTALS), together with our local hosts, Professor Paul Talman, Professor Matthew Kiernan as well as MND Australia, it is a pleasure to welcome you to PACTALS 2025 which will be held in Melbourne, Australia.
The theme of PACTALS 2025, “Towards Precision in ALS/MND Treatments”, aims to facilitate and enhance discussions and collaborations centered around personalised drug discovery in ALS/MND, as well as other areas of research and care.
On behalf of the Pan-Asian Consortium for Treatment and Research in ALS (PACTALS), together with our local hosts, Professor Paul Talman, Professor Matthew Kiernan as well as MND Australia, it is a pleasure to welcome you to PACTALS 2025 which will be held in Melbourne, Australia.
The theme of PACTALS 2025, “Towards Precision in ALS/MND Treatments”, aims to facilitate and enhance discussions and collaborations centered around personalised drug discovery in ALS/MND, as well as other areas of research and care.
As our network of Asia-Pacific ALS/MND community continues to grow and gain strides in uncovering knowledge of the disease in our unique cohorts, we look forward to sharing this knowledge in the hopes of moving us closer towards a world free of MND/ALS.
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Pan-Asian Consortium for the Treatment and Research in ALS (PACTALS), it is my pleasure to invite you to attend the PACTALS 2025 Meeting, scheduled to be held in Melbourne, Australia, from September 7th to 9th, 2025.Asia is home to more than half of the world’s population, and consequently, it represents the largest cohort of ALS patients. Despite this, our understanding of ALS, particularly in terms of the disease’s prevalence and characteristics within and across Asian populations, remains insufficient.
On behalf of the Pan-Asian Consortium for the Treatment and Research in ALS (PACTALS), it is my pleasure to invite you to attend the PACTALS 2025 Meeting, scheduled to be held in Melbourne, Australia, from September 7th to 9th, 2025.
Asia is home to more than half of the world’s population, and consequently, it represents the largest cohort of ALS patients. Despite this, our understanding of ALS, particularly in terms of the disease’s prevalence and characteristics within and across Asian populations, remains insufficient. To address this, PACTALS was founded in 2014 to advance treatment development and foster novel research initiatives in the region. Since 2016, the PACTALS meeting has become a cornerstone event, with previous gatherings successfully hosted in Seoul (2018), Nagoya (2021), and Kuala Lumpur (2023). Following the highly successful meeting in Kuala Lumpur, I am confident that the 2025 PACTALS meeting in Melbourne will continue this legacy, offering an excellent platform to connect, collaborate, and share the latest advancements in ALS research and treatment.
As our consortium grows, this is an opportune time to deepen our collective knowledge of ALS in the Asia-Pacific region. The PACTALS 2025 Scientific Committee has worked diligently to curate a world-class program featuring renowned experts in ALS from around the globe alongside esteemed clinicians and researchers from across Asia.
Your participation will undoubtedly enrich the discussions and drive forward our shared goals in ALS research and treatment. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the PACTALS 2025 organizing committee for their efforts in preparing this meeting and to all PACTALS members for their ongoing dedication and contributions.
We look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant city of Melbourne for what promises to be an exceptional event. I hope to see you there!
