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Research Program

Baltimore Huntington's Disease Center

One of the world's leaders in both clinical and basic research, the Baltimore Huntington's Disease Center (BHDC) at Johns Hopkins offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals and their families to participate in clinical research studies of Huntington's disease (HD). Participants may receive clinical testing and other services relevant to these studies at no charge. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, (NINDS), the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA), and the Hereditary Disease Foundation (HDF) provide major funding support for the Center's on-site research programs.

Basic Research - laboratories looking for a cure for HD.

Neuroimaging - measuring changes in the brain to help predict HD.

Clinical Trials - testing experimental treatments for HD.

Genetic Studies - looking for factors that influence disease progression.

Neurogenetic Testing Laboratory - providing genetic testing for patients.

Tissue Donation - giving blood and tissue samples for diagnostic and research purposes.

For research information, please contact:

Claire Welsh
Sr. Research Program Coordinator
600 North Wolfe Street, Meyer 2-181
Baltimore, MD 21287
Telephone: 410-955-1349
E-mail: cswelsh@jhmi.edu

Quick Links

For information about viewing the HDSA Webinars at a different time, call or email the social worker, Kit McFarlane at 410-955-2497 or cmcfarl1@jhmi.edu

Johns Hopkins / HDSA
SUPPORT GROUP

For those concerned about all aspects of Huntington’s Disease: individuals, family, friends

Meets at 7PM
2^nd Tuesday of the month at Calvary Baptist Church
120 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

Park in back; go in the basement.
Call Kit McFarlane, facilitator, for directions and questions:

410-955-2497