November 30 - December 2, 2006 – Dr. Smith made several presentations and co-chaired a session at the International ALS meeting in Yokahama, Japan.
August 7, 2006 – Dr. Smith and his colleague Dr. Donald Cleveland were interviewed about ALS on PBS morning radio show "These Days". To hear this interview, go to KPBS (80.5 FM) at 9:40am on Monday.