Dr. Chizu Saeki, Founder & CEO of SONoALS

Transforming ALS Diagnosis and Drug Discovery

Breakthrough diagnosis and treatments
—reimagining ALS care with cutting-edge technology.

About SONoALS

Mission-Driven Science

SONoALS, Inc. is a pioneering startup to redefine how ALS is diagnosed and treated. Our mission is to bring non-invasive, data-rich monitoring to the frontlines of neurodegenerative disease research. The team unites clinical neuroscience and biomedical engineering to make that mission a reality.

Breakthrough Technology

Wearable Ultrasound × AI-Powered Analysis

Revolutionary ultrasound technology combined with AI-powered analysis for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) monitoring and diagnosis.

SONoALS Ultrasound Technology

Precision Tools for ALS Research and Beyond

Transforming healthcare through innovative applications in early diagnosis and drug discovery.

Healthcare Applications - Remote Monitoring and Telemedicine

Applications

Early and Non-invasive Diagnosis of ALS

Drug Discovery Integration:

  • Rapid and objective monitoring of treatment response
  • Shortening drug trial durations
  • Enabling patient stratification for Clinical Trials
  • Supporting in-patient experimental drug screening

News & Press

Latest updates and achievements from SONoALS

Patent filed: Diagnostic and therapy technology using ultrasound

Nov 17, 2025

Domestic patent application filed (JP 2025-196949)

Selected for MEDISO Accompanied Support Program (MHLW)

Nov 6, 2025

Selected for the MEDISO accompanied support program by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Award Winner

Selected for Program to Promote Practical Implementation of Innovations for Neurological Disorders (JNS)

Sep 22, 2025

Project: "ALS diagnostic support and drug efficacy evaluation system using a wearable ultrasound device and fasciculation analysis AI"

Get in Touch

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Company Information

Address

WALLSQUARE Kitanozaka
2-13-15 Yamamoto Ave., Chuo Ward
Kobe City, Hyogo 650-0003, Japan

Email

chizu@sonoals.com

Established

May 2025

Dr. Chizu Saeki, Founder & CEO

Chizu Saeki, MD, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO, SONoALS

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