Wendy Paris of Inside Philanthropy captures the essence of the history of the Hereditary Disease Foundation and some incredible breakthroughs HDF has made throughout the years in her recent article, "A Foundation's Long Quest to Take on Huntington's Disease Picks Up Speed." Click here to read the full article. Contact us if you’d like to learn how you can support our Transformative Research Award initiative.
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Press Release
August 18, 2020 Nancy S. Wexler Fund Press Release
In the News
Haunted by a Gene - New York Times profile of Nancy Wexler, March 10, 2020
Various interviews and programs featuring HDF President Nancy Wexler, including a 7-part interview by the Lasker Foundation
American Academy of Neurology Podcast two-part interview with HDF President Nancy. Also available by searching for the “Neurology Podcast” in the Apple podcast app or most other podcast apps.
PBS airs Ken Burns Presents The Gene: An Intimate History featuring HDF President Nancy Wexler, April 7, 2020; bonus interview.
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