Joshua D. Kidd joined the ALS Therapy Development Institute in 2004. As a Research Associate, his job primarily involves studying the behavioral effects of different treatments in the SOD1-G93A Mouse model. Before coming to the Institute, Josh attended Minuteman Vocational Technical High School in Lexington, MA, where he earned a certificate in Graphic Design. Josh's family history with Huntington's Disease has given him a unique perspective and drives his desire to be a part of the effort to treat and cure devastating neurological diseases such as ALS. Since working at the Institute, he has earned his ALAT certification and is currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in biology at Northeastern University in Boston.