An HDSA Center of Excellence
WELCOME! The Baltimore Huntington's Disease Center is funded by the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to conduct multidisciplinary research into Huntington's disease and is one of the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) Centers of Excellence. Located in the Division of Neurobiology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, the Center serves Maryland and adjacent areas including portions of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. It is also available for consultations for patients from anywhere.
As part of our dedication to the family and individuals suffering from Huntington's disease (HD) we offer a number of research programs. These programs include a presymptomatic testing program, follow-up studies over time, neuroimaging research studies, clinical trials, and the tissue donation program.
Laboratory research programs include basic studies of the biochemistry and cell biology of HD, and therapeutic studies in cell models and mouse models.
We also offer a number of clinical services relating to the routine care and follow-up of individuals suffering from HD. These services include, but are not limited to, social work, medication management of symptoms, placement assistance, and support groups.
Center Faculty
- Christopher A. Ross, M.D., Ph.D.
- Russell Margolis, M.D.
- Sarah Reading, M.D.
- Adam Rosenblatt, M.D.
- Jason Brandt, Ph.D.
- Wenzhen Duan, M.D., Ph.D.
- Michelle Poirer, Ph.D.
Contact Us
Please review our web pages. If you do not find what you need, please contact one of the following staff members.
For all clinical appointments, please contact:
Deborah Pollard
600 North Wolfe Street, 2-181 Meyer
Baltimore, MD 21287
Telephone: (410) 955-2398
E-mail: dpollard@jhmi.edu
For research information, please contact:
Claire Welsh
Senior Research Program Coordinator
600 North Wolfe Street, Meyer 2-181
Baltimore, MD 21287
Telephone: 410-955-1349
E-mail: cswelsh@jhmi.edu
For social work questions, please contact:
Kit McFarlane
600 North Wolfe Street, 2-181 Meyer
Baltimore, MD 21287
Telephone: (410) 955-2497
E-Mail: cmcfarl1@jhmi.edu
For tissue donation information, please visit our Tissue Donation page.
