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If you’re seeking to start or advance your career with a purpose, Muscular Dystrophy Association is an employer that will enable you to thrive. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. Our mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. #MDA #MuscularDystrophy #ALS #neuromuscuar. Apply now.

The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) and its researchers discover and develop potential treatments for ALS. It is the world’s first and largest nonprofit biotech focused 100 percent on ALS research. Led by drug development experts and people living with ALS, ALS TDI understands the urgent need to slow and stop this disease. Based in the Greater Boston Area, ALS TDI has over 30 full-time, industry trained, drug development experts on staff. ALS TDI is internationally recognized as a leader in preclinical and translational ALS research, and partners with pharmaceutical companies and biotechs around the world. Rated a four-star nonprofit on Charity Navigator, ALS TDI spends 87 cents of every dollar raised on research to find an effective treatment and cure. Learn more at www.als.net.

Our Vision: AFTD envisions a world with compassionate care, effective support, and a future free of FTD. Our Mission: AFTD’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by FTD and drive research to a cure. We work every day to advance: Research. We promote and fund research toward diagnosis, treatment and a cure. Awareness. We stimulate greater public awareness and understanding. Support. We provide information and support to those directly impacted. Education. We promote and provide education for healthcare professionals. Advocacy. We advocate for research and appropriate, affordable services. Our Values Knowledge Information is the key to unlocking the future we seek. Compassion We recognize the importance of finding others who understand. Collaboration AFTD connects a community. Together, we can end this disease. Respect We learn by listening, knowing the power of a single story. Dignity We strive to honor, help and empower all on this journey.