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  • Lowering levels of mutant protein that causes Huntington disease can restore cognitive function in mice

    Lowering levels of mutant protein that causes Huntington disease can restore cognitive function in mice Read More

  • SIGNAL HD study

    Vaccinex and the Huntington Study Group (HSG) launched a trial for people with the gene mutation that causes HD who are either early in the progression of the disease or are not yet diagnosed with the disease. The SIGNAL trial is designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of VX15, a novel monoclonal antibody, […] Read More

  • ‘Phenomenal’ trial results may lead to a treatment for Huntington’s disease, experts say

    The discovery of a drug that may treat the fatal disease known as Huntington’s is being hailed as “historic” by Louise Vetter, president and CEO of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, and “phenomenal” and “fantastically promising” by Huntington’s researchers, including the woman who discovered the genetic mutation that causes the disease. “I’m ecstatic,” said Nancy Wexler, who in 1993 […] Read More

  • Potential breakthrough for Huntington’s disease

    Lancet, Neurology paper released “Neurofilament light protein in blood as a potential biomarker of neurodegeneration in Huntington’s disease: a retrospective cohort analysis”. Authors: Lauren M Byrne, MRes, Filipe B Rodrigues, MD, Prof Kaj Blennow, PhD, Prof Alexandra Durr, PhD, Prof Blair R Leavitt, PhD, Prof Raymund A C Roos, PhD, Rachael I Scahill, PhD, Prof […] Read More

  • Pope embraces Huntington’s afflicted in bid to end stigma

    The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis embraced weeping mothers, fathers and children with Huntington’s Disease on Thursday as he sought to remove the stigma of an incurable genetic disorder that causes such devastating physical and psychiatric effects that its sufferers are often shunned and abandoned. One by one, Francis blessed and greeted each […] Read More

  • Internationally Recognized Care

    The Centre for Huntington Disease features an experienced, multi-disciplinary team of clinicians providing among the best worldwide care to Huntington disease patients and their families. Read More

  • Consistent Care

    Ongoing political changes impact the nature of care at all health facilities in British Columbia.  The Centre for Huntington Disease team works hard to provide consistency and continuity to all persons affected with or impacted by Huntington Disease. Read More

  • Partnership – CMMT & CHD

    A synergistic partnership exists between the lab research done at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics and the observational and clinical drug trial research ongoing at the CHD.  CMMT lab tours are offered annually. Read More

Donate To Research

Donate To Research
Donations to the Centre for Huntington Disease (CHD) will enhance our clinical research program which seeks ways to improve the management of Huntington disease and, ultimately, to find a cure. For more information about a current or future gift to the CHD, please contact the clinic manager at 604.822.7366.

Welcome to the Centre for Huntington Disease

The UBC Centre for Huntington Disease (CHD) was founded by Dr. Michael Hayden in the early 1980s, offering genetic testing for families with Huntington disease (HD). A dedicated HD medical clinic was added in 1996. The CHD serves as a tertiary referral centre for the province of British Columbia and the Yukon, and also evaluates patients from other provinces across Canada and from other countries when requested. The CHD also serves as a training centre for UBC medical students and residents, graduate students, and medical/research fellows from all over the world.

The CHD is organized into four pillars: Predictive Testing, Clinical Research, Medicine, and the Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) BC HD Resource Centre. The highly integrated, multi-disciplinary team provides world-class service to families impacted by Huntington disease. The team provides comprehensive specialist care to patients and families, leadership and involvement in clinical research trials, and access to and liaison with social and community services for patients and families.

The team includes: two medical geneticists (Drs. Michael Hayden and Paul Goldberg); two neurologists (Drs. Blair Leavitt and Lynn Raymond); two psychiatrists (Drs. Andrew Howard and Ashok Krishnamoorthy); a genetic counselor (Emily Alderman); and our BC HD Resource Director and social worker (Rhonda Romolock). Patients and their family member(s) meet with team members and, in turn, the team works together with the family physician to provide the best care possible. Additionally, patients are assessed for entry into clinical research trials. Over 500 families have been evaluated and served in the twenty five years since the HD Predictive Testing and Medical Clinics have been operating.

The CHD is located at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Our Partners:

The University of British Columbia Centre For Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics Provincial Medical Genetics
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Huntington Society of Canada Predictive Testing For Huntington's Disease
Centre for Huntington Disease
Vancouver Campus
2211 Wesbrook Mall
S179, UBC Hospital
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 2B5
Tel 604 822 7366
Fax 604 822 7970
Website chd.med.ubc.ca
Email chdclinics@cmmt.ubc.ca
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