This Week In Huntington's Disease Research keeps you up-to-date on HDSA research activities, recently published work about Huntington’s disease, historical moments in HD research and more.

Summer Survey Extravaganza: Participate today!

Posted on July 20, 2023

Summer Survey Extravaganza  Summertime means dodging heatwaves between beach days, ice cream sundaes, and now, online surveys! HDSA works with…

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Convention Videos Live, NIH Funds HD, AD Drug Approval

Posted on July 13, 2023

2023 HDSA Annual Convention content now available online  Whether you were unable to join us for this year’s Annual Convention…

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Research from HDSA Fellows, Global HD News

Posted on July 6, 2023

Publications from HDSA Berman-Topper Fellows   Dr. Rachel Harding received the 2018 Berman-Topper Fellowship for her work on the structure…

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Participate in Research, HD History, Scientific Optimism

Posted on June 29, 2023

Participate in HD Research: HD Data Collection Initiative, HD Trialfinder, and more   Deciding whether to participate in research and…

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Clinical Research Updates, CHDI Therapeutics Conference, Up & Coming HD Scientists

Posted on June 22, 2023

Clinical Trials News: positive updates from uniQure and PTC Therapeutics   This week, we had two updates from major players…

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Disability Umbrella, Research Awards, & Brain Health

Posted on June 15, 2023

The Disability Umbrella with Allison Bartlett, Esq  In her weekly blog, HDSA’s resident expert on social security disability, Allison Bartlett,…

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HDSA Convention, Research Participation, HDF Webinar

Posted on June 8, 2023

Thank you for attending HDSA’s 38th Annual Convention!   HDSA was delighted to welcome over 800 attendees to this year’s…

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Research Fellows, HD Awareness, Annual Convention

Posted on May 25, 2023

HDSA Awards 2023 Berman-Topper Family HD Career Development Fellowship  This week, HDSA announced the newest recipient of the Berman-Topper Family…

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Research Support, HD Data Collection Initiative, Clinical Trials Day  

Posted on May 18, 2023

Supporting HD families through the ups and downs of clinical trials   Clinical trials are critical for getting us closer…

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HD & Mental Health, Research Webinar, 2023 trials

Posted on May 11, 2023

May Awareness: Mental Health and HD   May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month, and HDSA needs your help to turn up…

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HD Research Webinar, HD Awareness, & Youth Research

Posted on May 4, 2023

HDSA & HSC Research Webinar TOMORROW  Tomorrow at 1PM ET, HDSA and the Huntington’s Society of Canada (HSC) will co-host…

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CHDI Therapeutics Conference: Prilenia shares data from the PROOF-HD trial 

Posted on April 27, 2023

CHDI Therapeutics Conference: Prilenia shares data from the PROOF-HD trial  The CHDI Therapeutics conference is ongoing this week in Dubrovnik,…

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Thank you Volunteers, Buzz on brain cells, Next Week in HD

Posted on April 20, 2023

Thank you, HD Research Volunteers!   This week, HDSA is celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week. This goes for research, too! We’d…

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Today in HD History, HDSA Disability Advocacy Survey, Webinar on Brain Imaging in HD

Posted on April 13, 2023

Today in HD history  On April 13th, 1872, George Huntington published a paper called “On Chorea,” describing the disease that…

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HD Buzz on the Brain, Vico begins dosing, New Podcast

Posted on April 6, 2023

How does an HD brain find balance? HD Buzz covers the latest clues  It is well known that Huntington’s disease…

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PROOF-HD, Rare Patient Voice, This Week in HD History

Posted on March 30, 2023

Last Participant Completes the PROOF-HD Study   This week, Prilenia Therapeutics shared a press release announcing the completion of the last…

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HD gene discovery, Genetic Testing Motivation survey, Novartis News

Posted on March 23, 2023

This Month in HD Research: 30 Year anniversary of the discovery of the HD gene   On March 26th, 1993, the discovery of…

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Human Biology Project, HDBuzz on Help4HD, HD Research Pipeline

Posted on March 16, 2023

Now Accepting LOIs for HDSA’s HD Human Biology Project Fellowship  HDSA is proud to announce the 2023 Request for Proposals…

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Research Fellowships, HDSA Convention, HDF Webinar

Posted on March 9, 2023

HDSA Berman-Topper HD Career Development Fellowship Applications due March 17th!   With a shared goal of developing the next generation…

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The HDSA Podcast, ChANGE-HD, This Week in HD History

Posted on March 2, 2023

This Month on The HDSA Podcast  Last month, HDSA launched “The HDSA Podcast,” where HDSA President & CEO, Louise Vetter,…

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