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

News & Press

Latest updates and achievements from SONoALS

JETRO J-StarX HealthTech Gateway General in APAC/Europe

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025

Co-hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Medtech Actuator

Dispatched to Sydney from May 3–10, 2025, to attend the Aus Medtech Conference. Participated in a pitch at the Medtech Actuator competition and talk session on June 24, 2025.

Award Winner

MedTech Angels Season 4

Dec 2024 - May 2025

SONoALS won both the Grand Prize and the LINK-J Life Science Award at the prestigious "MedTech Angels Season 4 DemoDay" on May 28, 2025

HVC KYOTO 2024 Healthcare Venture Conference

May 2024 - Jul 2024

Presented in a special talk session organized by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MEDISO) as part of the Healthcare Venture Conference.

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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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