What is the World Congress Scholarship?
The NYA was awarded a grant form CHDI to send a few member of the National Youth Alliance to the WCHD. The purpose of this grant is to encourage the youth to take a more active role in HD research.
What is the World Congress on HD?
The 2009 WCHD will be organized by a committee led by Dr. Michael R. Hayden and Dr. Blair R. Leavitt. Huntington's disease (HD) researchers, clinicians, and members of the HD community from around the world will convene to participate in the meeting. The scientific program will feature presentations on recent advances in genetics and the disease mechanisms of HD, recent approaches to developing experimental treatments, and the latest findings from clinical trials.
The 2009 Congress will include presentations by caregivers and international HD organizations, with sessions on social, historical and ethical perspectives of HD. As well as a lunch specifically for the youths representing HD Youth organizations from around the world.
Congratulations to the Following World Congress Scholarship Recipients:
Shana Martin, WI
Heather Alimossy, OR
Joseph Romo, CA
Melinda Wagner, MO
Come back soon to read reports submitted by the World Congress Attendees.