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Tambourine is launching the ALS Breakthrough Research Fund. This new fund will support basic and discover-focused research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The ALS Breakthrough Research Fund is operated in partnership with the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy and is now accepting two-year research proposals with the potential to drive significant breakthroughs for improving ALS diagnosis, treatment, management, prevention, and cures.
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