Dr. Taylor completed a PhD in ALS research at McGill in 2006, followed by two postdoctoral fellowships at EPFL, Lausanne, and University of Toronto.

He joined ALS Canada in 2012 and for over a decade his work has included; managing ALS Canada’s national and global research portfolios, guiding the organization’s research strategy, facilitating collaboration between Canadian and international ALS researchers, advocating with government for the needs of Canadians living with ALS and engaging with industry to highlight Canada as a top destination for clinical development.

His role has also provided an opportunity to be involved in, or leading numerous panels, committees and meetings of global ALS/MND significance, with impact that will ultimately accelerate a better day, sooner, for Canadians living with ALS. Passionate about ALS research, Dave has delivered hundreds presentations across Canada and internationally, participated in countless media interviews and is incredibly driven to engage in mutually beneficial opportunities for knowledge exchange.