While FDA-approved therapies for ALS may be decades away, scientist Dan Linseman is optimistic about the compounds he is testing found in everyday foods such as strawberries and milk. Neurodegenerative disease scientist Dan Linseman specializes in ALS research at the University of Denvers Eleanor Roosevelt Institute. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)