What is an endowed research chair? An endowed research chair is a permanent faculty position at a university that is funded through an endowment. This is a large donation or investment whose earnings (interest, dividends, or returns) are used to pay for the salary, research costs, and related activities of the chairholder.
Dr. Patrick O’Donoghue, PhD, has been appointed the inaugural Huntington Society of Canada Research Chair at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.
This ground-breaking achievement is only possible thanks to the support of our generous donors who believe, like we do, in a world free from HD.
The Huntington Society of Canada Research Chair provides the unique opportunity to leverage Patrick’s current research program to identify novel nucleic acid-based therapeutics for HD.
Congratulations, Patrick, on this prestigious appointment. Thank you to our community for your support in making the Huntington Society of Canada Research Chair a reality.
Accelerating Advances in HD Research
The Huntington Society of Canada Research Chair, held at Western University, is a prestigious position that paves the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field of HD research. The goal is to bring those learnings from the laboratory to the community to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families facing the disease. This Research Chair position could enable breakthroughs in the treatment of Huntington disease, and make a difference around the world for other neurodegenerative diseases.
