Northeast Ohio Chapter
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Huntington's Disease Society of America Northeast Ohio Chapter |
Cleveland Area Support Group Meetings Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library Independence
Branch located at 6361 Selig Drive, Independence, OH 44131. Location
information. 2008 dates: For more information, please contact Chapter President Wes Johnston by phone at 330-922-3443 or by e-mail to pards3@yahoo.com. Akron Area Support Group Meetings Location: Ellet Community Center, 2449 Wedgewood Drive,
Akron, OH 44312 [MAP]. 2008 dates: If you have any questions, please call Wes Johnston at 330-922-3443 or by e-mail to pards3@yahoo.com. Kitchens & Cuisines of the World Thursday, September 25, 2008 An exciting evening of international cuisine and libations
all to benefit a wonderful cause! DETAILS... Alan M. Tartakoff, PhD, attends & presents Alan M. Tartakoff, PhD, attended and made a presentation at the third annual "Huntington's Disease Therapeutics Conference," February 4-7, 2008 in Palm Springs, CA. This international meeting was attended by 150 researchers, representatives of HD-oriented organizations, and by a small number of members of HD families. The meeting is organized by and provides a glimpse of the inner workings of a most unusual organization, the "Cure Huntington's Disease Initiative (CHDI)." CHDI now supplants what formerly was known as the High Q Foundation and has incorporated senior individuals who were previously linked to other HD-oriented organizations. Their mission is intensely research-oriented and their impressive staff including 23 PhD scientists considers itself to be actively guiding the future of HD research. Their principal emphasis is on drug development – even though many would question whether this emphasis is premature – but they also pursue more fundamental aspects of HD pathogenesis and clinically-relevant issues. The range of recipients of CHDI support is unusual, as it includes individual researchers, consortia, and pharmaceutical companies. Operating as a think-tank as well as a funding organization, CHDI roundtables lead the staff to debate, formulate and then pursue a broad range of needs of the present and future research community. Thus, having decided that stem cell-related efforts need greater coordination, and that specific research tools need refinement, they take the initiative in bringing together and supporting virtual teams talent from Europe, Canada and the USA. Adding to their scope and strength is their geography, which includes offices in New York City, Princeton and Los Angeles. The subject matter of the talks and posters was unusually diverse and included both established and new investigators. Among the highlights were talks describing the development of new cell culture resources for HD research, as well as genome-wide, so-called "systems biology" approaches. For this participant, genetic approaches needed increased visibility; however, the vigor and resources of CHDI give the impression that they will leave no stone unturned. This intensification of pace is inspiring for all. Clinical Trial Reports Trials for atomoxatine and citalopram will soon be completed, with results likely to be reported by midyear. The minocycline trial has completed recruitment, but reported results are not expected for at least 1 year. The phase II trial for Dimebon has begun and is actively recruiting. Phase III studies for both coenzyme Q-10 and creatine are slated to start later this year, but neither has begun recruiting. These are long trials with results in 4 to 5 years. Trials for ACR-16 are still in the talking phase in the U.S. However, EHDN has reported that Phase III clinical trials are slated to begin in Europe. Recycle cell phones and ink cartridges.
Questions or the turn in your items: Neurogenetics Clinic We have met with Dr. Robert Daroff, Interim Head of the Neurology Department at UH about the possibility of re-establishing the HD Clinic at University Hospitals. It is our hope that we will once again have a social worker to facilitate support group meetings, and to provide assistance to our HD patients, families, and caregivers. HD Bracelets Blue HD bracelets are available for $2.00 at the Support Group meetings.
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Recycle
your old cell phones and used ink cartridges. Give them to a Board Member
or send them to Jeanie Chresos. Ms. Chresos will get them to the proper
place and the Chapter will receive the recycling money. Help preserve
the earth and help find a cure for HD, all at the same time. What could
be better!