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Hereditary Disease Foundation - HDF

Organization URL(s)

cures@hdfoundation.org
www.hdfoundation.org  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Other Contact Information

3960 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10032

212-928-2121 (Voice)
212-928-2172 (FAX)

Description

The Hereditary Disease Foundation focuses on Huntington’s disease, a fatal, autosomal-dominant neurological illness causing involuntary movements, severe emotional disturbance and cognitive decline. By focusing on Huntington’s disease, the foundation targets neurological and genetic functions relevant to a broad spectrum of disorders. The Hereditary Disease Foundation program includes research grants and workshops. Through grants, fellowships, and the workshop program, the foundation continues to build a research community committed to the cure of Huntington's disease and related disorders.

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Review Date

Tue Mar 6, 2007


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