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European Huntington's Disease Network newsletter. Editor: Catherine Deeprose. Views are my own and RTs are not endorsements. Email: newsletter@ehdn.org

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๐ŸŒŸ HD clinical fellowship programme is open ๐ŸŒŸ
The EHDN and MDS-ES Huntington's Disease Fellowship Programme 2026 is now open for applications!

๐Ÿ“… Application Deadline: December 15, 2025, 17:00 CET
๐Ÿ“ง Further information: ehdn.org/hd-clinician...

01.10.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BBSRC New Investigator Award - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Apply for BBSRC New Investigator funding. Up to ยฃ2m FEC over 5 years to support newly appointed lecturers and fellows leading their first major research project

Apply for BBSRC New Investigator funding. Up to ยฃ2m FEC over 5 years to support newly appointed lecturers and fellows leading their first major research project.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/bbsr...

30.09.2025 09:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Statement from EHDN Chairs on uniQureโ€™s Topline Results โ€“ European Huntington's Disease Network

*Statement from EHDN Chairs on uniQureโ€™s Topline Results*

EHDN Chairs Patrick Weydt (University of Bonn) and ร…sa Petersรฉn (Lund University) share the excitement of the HD community in welcoming the topline results from uniQureโ€™s phase 1/2 study of AMT-130:

ehdn.org/statement-fr...

#Huntingtons

30.09.2025 09:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Excited to tell you that the paperback edition of #SophieFromRomania with a new chapter about our second year with her is coming on September 11. And @waterstones.bsky.social has a special offer- 25% off on preorders 28-31 July

28.07.2025 08:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 505    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Research & Publications โ€“ European Huntington's Disease Network

With the #huntingtonsdisease community, we are thrilled to hear uniQure's exciting topline results for their Phase 1/2 study of AMT-130: uniqure.gcs-web.com/node/12261/pdf

For information on all ongoing and completed EHDN-endorsed studies click here: ehdn.org/previous-ong...

24.09.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
fellowship programme โ€“ European Huntington's Disease Network

Applications for the EHDN & MDS-ES Fellowship Programme '26 open on 1 Oct. Selected fellows will spend 6 weeks in a European multi-disciplinary HD clinic. Priority will be given to applicants from underserved regions with regard to HD care or with specific HD training needs: ehdn.org/hd-clinician...

24.09.2025 08:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lesley Jones Seed Fund Program Applications โ€“ European Huntington's Disease Network

EHDN's Lesley Jones Seed Fund is now open for applications. Find out more here: ehdn.org/hd-clinician...

11.09.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rethinking neurodegeneration: Could DNA repair hold the key to treating Huntington's disease? With Prof Sarah Tabrizi & Prof Prof Gabriel Balmus

Webinar: Could DNA repair hold the key to treating Huntingtons disease?๐Ÿงฌ

Join UK DRI Group Leaders Profs Sarah Tabrizi & Gabriel Balmus as they dig into the latest discoveries and therapeutic breakthroughs from the field

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mon 29 Sep ๐Ÿ•“ 4-5pm (BST)

Register free ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.ukdri.ac.uk/events/rethi...

10.09.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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โ“Where does Alzheimerโ€™s begin?

Find out how Dr Marc Buscheโ€™s team (UK DRI at UCL) have been using specialised techniques to examine cells deep in the brain, to unlock valuable information as to the earliest stages of Alzheimerโ€™s disease.

11.09.2025 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Churchill Fellowship - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER Apply now for a Churchill Fellowship: a once in a lifetime chance to explore global ideas, grow personally and professionally, and create real change in the UK.

Apply now for a Churchill Fellowship @churchillfship.bsky.social : a once in a lifetime chance to explore global ideas, grow personally and professionally, and create real change in the UK.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/chur...

02.09.2025 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RNA Metabolism in Neurological Disease Conference RNA Metabolism in Neurological Disease Conference

The 6th RNA Metabolism in Neurological Disease Conference: San Diego, March 29-31, 2026. This conference will bring together basic, clinical, and industry scientists to discuss the roles of perturbed RNA metabolism in neurological diseases. Abstract deadline: October 31, 2025: bit.ly/RNAMetabolism

02.09.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RNA Metabolism in Neurological Disease Conference RNA Metabolism in Neurological Disease Conference

Date for your Diary!
www.elsevier.com/en-gb/events...

02.09.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Serie de Cursos Conjuntos en Lรญnea MDS-PAS y EHDN: Manejo Multidisciplinario de la Enfermedad de Huntington - OverView Serie de Cursos Conjuntos en Lรญnea MDS-PAS y EHDN: Manejo Multidisciplinario de la Enfermedad de Huntington: Retos actuales y perspectivas futuras esta serie en lรญnea de cuatro partes tiene como objet...

The MDS-PAS & EHDN Online Course takes place 15 & 22 August. This free course is in Spanish and aims to enhance understanding of HD through a multidisciplinary lens, focusing on current challenges and emerging perspectives.

Click here for more info: education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/973/S...

28.07.2025 09:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Exciting recruitment update from HDClarity! #Huntingtonsdisease #clinicalresearch #raredisease

17.07.2025 10:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Please re-share - we're building our profile on BlueSky and would appreciate help in sharing updates and news in #huntingtonsdisease #research and #care

10.07.2025 08:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our 55th issue opens with a tribute to our much-loved and sadly missed colleague, Tim McLean. Highlights include a call to action from EHDNโ€™s HEATED task force, clinical trial updates, and an interview with Daniel Claassen, Chief Executive Officer @ Huntington Study Group: ehdn.org/wp-content/u...

01.07.2025 08:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Neurology

The Jacques and Gloria Gossweiler Foundation invites applications for its Neurology Research Grant. The grant supports high-quality research on non-pharmacological treatments for symptoms of Parkinsonโ€™s disease & other movement disorders. For more information: www.jggf.ch/en/neurology...

03.07.2025 09:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The HEATED (Huntingtonโ€™s Equal Access to Effective Drugs) Task Force - EHDN Newletter #1
YouTube video by European Huntington's Disease Network The HEATED (Huntingtonโ€™s Equal Access to Effective Drugs) Task Force - EHDN Newletter #1

Listen to our latest podcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEg4...

01.07.2025 08:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our 55th issue opens with a tribute to our much-loved and sadly missed colleague, Tim McLean. Highlights include a call to action from EHDNโ€™s HEATED task force, clinical trial updates, and an interview with Daniel Claassen, Chief Executive Officer @ Huntington Study Group: ehdn.org/wp-content/u...

01.07.2025 08:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Serie de Cursos Conjuntos en Lรญnea MDS-PAS y EHDN: Manejo Multidisciplinario de la Enfermedad de Huntington - OverView Serie de Cursos Conjuntos en Lรญnea MDS-PAS y EHDN: Manejo Multidisciplinario de la Enfermedad de Huntington: Retos actuales y perspectivas futuras esta serie en lรญnea de cuatro partes tiene como objet...

MDS-PAS & EHDN Joint Online Course Series: Multidisciplinary Management of Huntington's Disease: 15 & 22 August, 2025.

This free four-part online series covers comprehensive and multidisciplinary management of HD: education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/973/S...

27.05.2025 11:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
11th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology - Helsinki 2025 The 11th European Academy of Neurology congress will be on 21-24 June 2025, in Helsinki, Finland

EAN's 11th Annual Congress takes place in Helsinki 21-24 June! Submit membership applications by 31 May for reduced delegate rates and take up this opportunity to connect, learn, and save! www.ean.org/congress2025

27.05.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nominate now! The ยฃ25K Guarantors of Brain Prize recognises excellence in UK translational neuroscience. Deadline: 31 July 2025.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guarantors-o...

13.05.2025 11:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
2025 webinar โ€“ James Gusella โ€“ A Life Exploring Genes | Hereditary Disease Foundation

Exciting webinar by Jim Gusella coming up from the Hereditary Disease Foundation! Date for your diaries: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 12-1pm ET.

hdfoundation.org/2025-webinar...

13.05.2025 12:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It is with very heavy hearts that we share the sad news that Tim McLean, our wonderful colleague and dear friend, passed away on 31 March 2025: ehdn.org/in-memoriam-...

09.04.2025 08:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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EHDN's Imaging Working Group have just published their second newsletter! Click here to read it: ehdn.org/wp-content/u...

01.04.2025 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TODAY! We hope to see you there!

31.03.2025 10:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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HD Gratitude Day 2025 takes place 23 March, 17:00 CET/16:00 GMT/ 12:00 PM EST.
This 3rd annual meeting of thanks and celebration will be hosted by Jimmy Pollard with live presentations from Venezuela, USA & Europe. All are welcome to join the Zoom meeting here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8421059089...

12.03.2025 13:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom ...

HD Gratitude Day 2025
A live-streaming event with the families of Venezuela and special guests will be hosted TODAY

16:00 GMT / 17:00 CET / 12:00 PM EST

All welcome, please join here - us06web.zoom.us/j/8421059089...

23.03.2025 14:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: EHDN Platform meeting - Deep Brain Stimulation against Chorea in HD: Results and Reflections. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about... Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-established and safe approach for treating movement disorders such as Parkinsonโ€™s disease, dystonia, and tremor. But could it also be a viable option for managin...

Date for your diaries!

EHDN Webinar 'Deep Brain Stimulation against Chorea in HD: Results and Reflections' by Prof Dr Jan Vesper: 31 March @16:00 CET, chaired by Prof Anne Rosser.

All are very welcome to attend.

More info: ehdn.org/deep-brain-s...

Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

17.03.2025 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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