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Huntington's Disease Foundation
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The mission of the Huntington's Disease Foundation is to fund transformative research to find treatments, and ultimately a cure, for Huntington's disease.

Learn more about us: HDFoundation.org
The Time is NOW! Join the Fight to Bring Hope to HD Families: Urge the FDA to Uphold Accelerated Approval!

HDSA, Help4HD, HD Reach, HDF and HDYO have joined forces on a petition directly to the FDA.

bit.ly/Hope4HD

📝Sign Today! Don’t forget to confirm your email to make it count.
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Three promising Young Investigators are in the spotlight
for their HDF-funded projects. Could this lead to answers for future treatments? Join them in an exciting exploration of their science! REGISTER NOW to learn more on Tuesday, 11/18, 12-1pm ET: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
HDF-funded Young Investigators are diving into therapeutic delivery strategies, targeting disease modifiers, & researching protein clumping. Results may lead to new breakthroughs in HD science. REGISTER NOW to learn more on Tuesday, 11/18, 12-1pm ET: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Watch anytime! Our $1m Transformative Research Award recipients are pursuing innovative strategies to target the triggers of HD & open new pathways for potential treatments. Learn more: hdfoundation.org/webinars-eve...

Thanks to our sponsors, #IonisPharmaceuticals #ClevelandClinic #Novartis #Rgenta
October 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This is an exciting time for the HDF - learn more at hdfoundation.org
#curehd
September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Researchers have discovered genetic "messages" that may appear only when HD is active. Would silencing these messages stop HD? Learn more on Wed, 9/17, 12-1pm ET. Register: tinyurl.com/9-2025-webinar
Thanks to our sponsors, #IonisPharmaceuticals #ClevelandClinic #Novartis #Rgenta #researchspotlight
September 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
HDF 2024 Transformative Research Award winners uncovered 2 genetic clues only in people with HD with treatment potential. Learn more on Wed, 9/17, 12-1pm ET.
Register: tinyurl.com/9-2025-webinar
Thanks to our sponsors, #IonisPharmaceuticals #ClevelandClinic #Novartis #Rgenta #researchspotlight
September 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Congrats @jcarroll42.bsky.social, 2025 recipient of the Leslie Gehry Prize for Innovation in Science! Jeff's personal connection to #Huntingtonsdisease has fueled an impactful scientific career and an unwavering commitment to the HD community. We're so proud!

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2025-Gehry-P...
September 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Our $1m Transformative Research Award winners think beyond the htt gene by targeting new molecules that may drive the disease. Learn more on Wed, 9/17, 12-1pm ET.
Register: tinyurl.com/9-2025-webinar
Thanks to our sponsors, #IonisPharmaceuticals #ClevelandClinic #Novartis #Rgenta #researchspotlight
September 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Can we treat HD by targeting its triggers? Join us on Wed, 9/17, 12-1pm ET to find out!
Webinar with Drs. Andrew Yoo & Osama Al Dalahmah. Live Q&A to follow.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/.../651.../W...
Thanks to our sponsors, #IonisPharmaceuticals #ClevelandClinic #Novartis #Rgenta #researchspotlight
September 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
An article from the lab of HDF Scientific Advisory Board Chair Dr. Leslie Thompson garners the cover of the prestigious journal Neuron. This new study takes a deep dive using cutting-edge single-cell and spatial genomics into how Huntington’s disease changes the brain over time.
August 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We are pleased to announce Christopher E. Pearson, PhD, from the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)‪, Toronto, Canada, as the recipient of our $1 Million 2025 Transformative Research Award. @sickkidsto.bsky.social @utoronto.ca

Read the full press release: hdfoundation.org/2025-transfo...
July 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
HDF is currently accepting Letters of Intent for Postdoctoral Fellowships and Grants from researchers from around the world to advance the discovery and development of treatments for Huntington’s disease. Please visit our website: hdfoundation.org/apply/ to learn more. LOIs are due by 9/3/2025.
July 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM