About GIS Commons

GIS Commons was developed by Danielle Boyce, a member of the board at GeOALS.

This site is a guide to geographic information systems (GIS), public mapping tools and environmental research for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases. It brings together maps, StoryMaps, videos, data standards and examples of how geographic questions can be studied.

The environmental examples connect potential exposures with study approaches, data sources and published references. They describe research questions and limitations; a map or an observed association does not establish what caused an individual's ALS.

Explore and contribute

• Learn about the organization at GeOALS.
• See the acknowledgements and sources for the organizations, creators and research behind these resources.
• Suggest a resource or correction.

Original maps, videos and stories are credited to their creators. Grant examples are templates to adapt with a prospective partner; participation, resources and commitments must be agreed for each project.