Participating in research empowers ALS patients. Marc Schefsky demonstrated that when he signed up for a new study about Brain Computer Interface (BCI) at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center with Dr. Andrew Geronimo.
BCI is early in development, but Dr. Geronimo and his team have made significant advancements over the years. ALS United Mid-Atlantic has supported his BCI studies to help advance communication for people with ALS.
Marc Schefsky learned about how BCI will allow people with ALS to control keyboards and a mouse using his brain. This technology will be important for ALS patients as symptoms progress and will have the benefits of improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.
Penn State Health, ALS United Mid-Atlantic, and ALS patients like Marc are committed to advancing all forms of research to make living with ALS easier and move closer to a cure for the disease. Marc sees participation in this study as his chance to “pay it forward” to the next generation.
Thanks to Marc for bringing his dog, Brutus, on all of his field trips. It helps to bring a best friend!