Fourth Annual
Huntington Disease Clinical Research Symposium
Organized by the Huntington Study Group
Saturday, October 16, 2010
8:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
San Diego, California 92122 U.S.A.
Huntington disease (HD), a devastating disease that robs people of their mobility, intellect, and sanity, has resisted attempts at treatment since it was first recognized in 1872 as a distinct genetic ailment. Now, some 135 years later, clinical research into treatments that might alleviate symptoms and/or modify the disease are finally producing glimmers of hope for patients and families affected by the disease.
In recognition of the emerging focus on patient-oriented research, the Huntington Study Group (HSG), comprised of clinical researchers from North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South America, will convene the Fourth Annual Huntington Disease Clinical Research Symposium, to be held on Saturday morning, October 16, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in San Diego, California.
The Symposium will feature keynote addresses by:
Frances Saldaña, HD Community Member
Leslie Michels Thompson, PhD, a researcher from University of California, Irvine, who will speak on the modification of the huntingtin protein and therapeutics
Don Cleveland, PhD, a researcher from University of California, San Diego, who will speak on therapies for HD
In addition to these keynote addresses, clinical scientists will be presenting their original research on relevant topics of interest to the HD community today. The Symposium will conclude with an open panel discussion, which will present audience members with the opportunity to interact with the day's presenters.
The symposium is open to the HD community, the public and the press. Pre-registration by October 1st is free. On-site registration is $25.00 and is payable by cash or check at the event.
Scientific Program Committee Leadership
Andrew Feigin, MD, Chair
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Vicki Wheelock, MD, Co-Chair
University of California, Davis
Please join us after the Symposium for....
Working Together for HD Treatments:
A Clinical Research Workshop
Saturday, October 16, 2010 • 1:00-3:00pm
Presented by the:
Huntington Study Group• Huntington's Disease Society of America • Huntington's Disease Drug Works
The Focus: The importance of clinical research in the development of new treatments that make a difference for HD.
Featured Speakers: Jody Corey-Bloom, MD, PhD, UC San Diego
Charles Sabine, NBC News Correspondent
Research Participants
Also featuring an open audience discussion covering key questions on motivations and concerns about participating in clinical research and an opportunity to meet and speak with local clinicians.