ALS Clinic

Phone: (780) 407-3718     Fax: (780) 407-8969

4C Reception Desk (4C.101Z)

Kaye Edmonton Clinic

11400 University Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta  T6G 1Z1

The University of Alberta ALS clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the care of patients with ALS and other motor neuron disorders. Diagnostic services, education, treatment, rehabilitation, and research are coordinated through staff at the Edmonton Clinic and the Misericordia Hospital.
Our Mission
To provide exemplary care and enable people with ALS and their families to achieve the best possible quality of life, deliver professional and compassionate interdisciplinary medical expertise, and foster an environment where ALS is viewed as a treatable and manageable condition.

Our team of specialists includes: neurologists, a physiatrist, respirologist, registered nurse, respiratory therapist, social worker, speech-language pathologist, dietician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and clinical research coordinator.

Our Commitment
We will achieve this mission by upholding an interdisciplinary commitment to:
  • Delivering comprehensive, holistic, and compassionate care
  • Engaging patients and their families in decision making
  • Applying effective symptom management
  • Participating in innovative and collaborative research projects
  • Providing academic excellence in education, training, and professional mentoring
What is ALS?

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disorder affecting the brain cells that control body movement. In this disease, the gradual loss of neurons in the brain and spinal cord leads to weakness and difficulties with movement. More than 3000 Canadians currently suffer from ALS or other forms of motor neuron disease.

Learn more at the ALS Society of Canada »

Research at the ALS Clinic

Emphasis:

We are in need of volunteers to participate in our research programs. For MRI and biomarker studies, please contact Sara Moradipoor for more information (780) 248-1805. For Investigational Drug trials, please contact Kelsey Tymkow (780) 492-7690. For ALS Communication Research, please contact Shelagh Genuis (780) 492-5548.

Donations can be made through the University Hospital Foundation at (780) 407-7007.

Location

The ALS Clinic is located at:

Kaye Edmonton Clinic, Level 4 (4C.101Z)
11400 University Avenue
Edmonton, AB  T6G 1Z1

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From Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Hwy2)
  • Queen Elizabeth becomes Gateway Blvd
  • Follow Gateway Blvd until 82 Avenue (Whyte Avenue), turn left (west).
  • Continue west you will go over the LRT tracks on 114 Street. Turn right at first set of lights on 115 Street.
From Yellowhead Trail
  • Exit on St. Albert Trail going south.
  • Follow St. Albert Trail at the roundabout continue straight to Groat Road.
  • At the roundabout on Saskatchewan Drive, continue straight.
  • This turns into University Avenue, turn left at the second set of lights just past the Cross Cancer Institute, 115 Street.

Access to Kaye Edmonton Clinic and Parkade: Off of University Avenue and 115 Street.

Drop off: Located at the main entrance (east side) of the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.

The parkade elevators will take you to Level 1 and 2 of the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. To reach other levels in the Kaye Edmonton Clinic you must use the main elevators at the east entrance which are accessed through the corridor from the parkade entrance.

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Contact Us

Please direct general clinic enquiries to:
Kelly Olson
Clerk, ALS Clinic
Phone: (780) 407-3718
Fax: (780) 407-8969
Email: kelly.olson@albertahealthservices.ca

Please direct research related questions to:
Sara Moradipoor
Research Coordinator
Phone: (780) 248-1805
Email: moradipo@ualberta.ca