HDF Prizes

The Hereditary Disease Foundation presents two awards
annually to recognize extraordinary scientific work.


The Leslie Gehry Prize for Innovation in Science

Created as a collaboration between HDF and HDF Founding Director and renowned architect Frank Gehry and his family to honor his late daughter Leslie’s memory.


The Nancy S. Wexler Young Investigator Prize

Presented annually to an early-career researcher whose work reflects the highest caliber of excellence, diligence, and creative thinking.