Huntington’s Disease Center
About the Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center was first named a Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence in 2000 by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America – one of only 54 centers in the country to achieve this distinction. We were chosen because of our contributions to the advancement of research and education in Huntington’s disease, state-of-the-art therapies and treatments, and social and psychological support for patients and their families.
Goals and highlights
The goal of the center is to mitigate the serious side effects and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from Huntington’s disease. Our ultimate goal is to find a cure for this chronic, degenerative and fatal disease.
- We are central Ohio’s only member hospital for the Huntington Study Group, a national consortium of academic centers that offers patients access to clinical trials
Welcome from the Center Director, Dr. Simon Laganiere
Thank you for your interest in the Huntington’s Disease Center. We take a multidisciplinary approach in creating individualized treatment plans for our patients. Physicians, fellows, residents and students work alongside nurses, neuropsychiatrists, physical, speech and occupational therapists and social workers to provide unparalleled, comprehensive care for patients. Our robust research efforts and many clinical trials provide scientists and other medical professionals myriad opportunities to participate in meaningful research that often leads to advancements in treatment. We offer a cooperative, supportive environment that values the contributions of all participants.
Centers and clinics
Programs and services
Residency and Fellowship
The Department of Neurology at the Ohio State University has a long history of a dedicated commitment to education. We have world-class faculty and staff, state-of-the-art amenities, and novel technologies, all of which enables trainees to gain experience in the management of complex pathologies and apply innovative and high-quality medical care for a diverse patient population. Learn more about our residency and fellowship programs.
Fellowship opportunity
Advancement, opportunity, and collaboration describe the research and scholarship efforts in The Department of Neurology and the Health Services Research Division. Our faculty members are engaged in a broad range of multidisciplinary efforts to bolster advances in the practice, teaching, and research of family medicine. Our successes are demonstrated by professional presentations, publications, and grant support. Investigator-initiated research drives the department toward its goal of being a nationally and internationally recognized leader in research and scholarship. Educational initiatives and research continue to produce state-of-the-art curricula, teaching strategies, and learning techniques that advance medical education at many levels, including medical student education, residency training, and continuing medical education. The Ohio State University College of Medicine has as its goal to expand research in health equity, social determinants of health, population health, and health services and implementation science as well as the reduction of health inequities among our patients and communities through care delivery and education. The new faculty member will have an important role in helping the college achieve its goals. For more information and to apply, visit the Health Services Research Fellow posting.
Research and clinical trials
We have been active participants in multiple clinical trials over the last 15 years, particularly in important trials run by the Huntington Study Group.