ALS Society of Canada
Ilayda Ulgenalp has a diverse background in research and advocacy roles, with experience in various healthcare and academic institutions such as ALS Society of Canada, St. Michael's Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster University, King's College London, and Sunnybrook. With a degree in BASc in Psychology from McMaster University and a Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs & Quality Operations from Seneca Polytechnic, Ilayda has held positions ranging from Research Assistant to Manager in Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations. Throughout their career, Ilayda has been involved in projects related to mental health strategies, community benefits agreements, and knowledge translation programs.
ALS Society of Canada
Founded in 1977, the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and our provincial partners are dedicated to supporting Canadians living with ALS and investing in research to make ALS a treatable, not terminal, disease. We are a registered charity that receives no government funding – all of our services and research are funded through the generosity of our donors. Through the ALS Canada Research Program, we fund peer-reviewed research grants, foster collaboration and build capacity within Canada’s ALS research community, and participate in new areas of research where we are well-positioned to have an impact. Within Ontario, ALS Canada has a role similar to that of the provincial ALS societies providing services and support to help meet the needs of people living with ALS. ALS Canada advocates federally, provincially and locally for better government support and access within the healthcare system for people touched by ALS.