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This project was inspired by increasing evidence that bugs inhabiting the gut influence brain function and dysfunction, and that the gut microbial community is abnormal in mice and people with Huntington’s disease. It has also been shown that the imbalanced gut bacterial profile observed in individuals carrying the HD gene is associated with lower cognitive performance and poorer clinical outcomes...

To participate in the FOCUS Online study, please visit the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/eXfRT1ZanZ. Matthew Roché, PhD, is the Director of Outcomes Research. Matt earned his PhD in clinical psychology at State University of New York at Binghamton and had pre- and post-doctoral appointments in the Division of Schizophrenia Research at the University of Medicine and Dentistry/Robert Wo...

Please visit the HD Reach website for more webinars with me and Erika.

HD Uncut, Ep. 4 with Chris Brown

Charlene Smith bio: "I am a project scientist in the lab of Dr Leslie Thompson at UC Irvine. I have worked here for 8 years studying Huntington's disease using HD patient derived stem cells. During that time I have received funding from the Hereditary Disease Foundation and the Huntington's Disease Society of America. I graduated in 2015 with my PhD from Cardiff University and wanted to pursue res...

Kevin's journey with WeHaveAFace began over a decade ago when he joined as a regional advocate. Recognizing the urgent need for advocacy in the HD community, he immersed himself in the organization's mission to raise awareness and support for those affected by the disease. In 2015, his commitment and expertise led him to assume the position of Patient Advocate, where he worked tirelessly to ensure...

Wishing for More with Brandon Pechette

For more information about Dr. Benjamin Gilmer and his book, please visit his website: https://benjamingilmer.com/ Please send Vince a letter or note if you can. He is feeling very down now and any support with your words would be very helpful to him: Dr. Vince Gilmer # 1190607, MCTC, 110 Wright St, Marion VA. 24354 

Advocate Perspective on Prilenia with Seth Rotberg

Enduring HD with Lori and Ariel

To learn more about the Institute for Gene Therapies, please visit their website: www.gene-therapies.org Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-3) served from 2009 to 2019 as a leading member on the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over healthcare, economic, and trade policy. Erik currently serves as Chairman of the Institute for Gene Therapies, a 501(c)(4) that brings together experts...

Melissa Ryant joins me to talk about symptom hunting.

If you are interested in learning more about what we are talking about, please send an email to Lauren at lauren@help4hd.org

You can purchase the book here. To learn more about Erin Paterson, please visit her website here.

Recap of HDYO Congress 2023 with Jenna Heilman

HD Uncut with Katrina Hamel - Gene-negative, caregiver for her mother and brother, and CFO of Help 4 HD International - comes on to talk to us uncut and uncensored about her HD journey.

Dr. Rachel Harding, Dr. Leora Fox, and Dr. Sarah Hernandez join me to discuss genetic modifiers of HD.

For more information about HD Reach and the upcoming education day and webinars, please visit www.hdreach.org  

Chris Brown joins me for our very first episode of the HD Uncut series. 

Nichole Goble (she/her) is the current Director of Community Initiatives at Caregiver Action Network. She has been with the organization since 2017. As part of her role as Director of Community Initiatives, she manages activities/programs with non-funding community partners and moderates caregiver roundtables and learning collaboratives. She also presents to various community groups on a variety o...

Love in HD

Abby shares her story of accepting HD in her life

You can find Savannah on Instagram. Her handle is @lifeandlosswith_sav

Erika Boulavsky and I talk about our recent experience at the NCACP Conference

Please visit the Honestly HD website by going to www.honestlyhd.com Nina DeLucia is the Director of Consumer Marketing for AUSTEDO at Teva Pharmaceuticals.  She has worked in the life sciences industry for over 20 years for Pharmaceutical companies as well as for healthcare platforms such as WebMD and ePocrates.  She has a passion for patients and care partners and her goal is to represent their v...