Listen "UConn Health's Excellence in Huntington's Disease Care"
Episode Synopsis
It takes expertise across many specialties to earn a designation as a Center of Excellence from the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. UConn Health has earned that designation. From UConn Health's Huntington’s Disease Program, Dr. Shakaib Khan, medical director, and nurse practitioner Robin Zingales-Browne describe what goes into providing care and support for those with Huntington’s Disease and their families. Plus, learn about Huntington’s Disease Education Day, taking place at UConn Health Oct. 26.
(Robin Zingales-Browne, Dr. Shakaib Khan, Carolyn Pennington, Chris DeFrancesco, October 2024).
2024 Huntington’s Disease Education Day, Oct. 26, 2024
https://connecticut.hdsa.org/events/2024-huntington-s-disease-education-day-farmington-ct
Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence in Connecticut Designated at UConn Health
https://today.uconn.edu/2024/03/huntingtons-disease-center-of-excellence-in-connecticut-designated-at-uconn-health/
Enroll-HD Study
https://health.uconn.edu/psychiatry/research/research-studies/#fl-accordion-606dfb3f99d42-tab-4
Huntington’s Disease Program at UConn Health
https://health.uconn.edu/psychiatry/areas-of-care/adult/huntingtons-disease-program/
Dr. Shakaib Khan
http://health.uconn.edu/find-a-provider/physician/Khan-Shakaib
Robin Zingales-Browne
http://health.uconn.edu/find-a-provider/physician/Browne-Robin
(Robin Zingales-Browne, Dr. Shakaib Khan, Carolyn Pennington, Chris DeFrancesco, October 2024).
2024 Huntington’s Disease Education Day, Oct. 26, 2024
https://connecticut.hdsa.org/events/2024-huntington-s-disease-education-day-farmington-ct
Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence in Connecticut Designated at UConn Health
https://today.uconn.edu/2024/03/huntingtons-disease-center-of-excellence-in-connecticut-designated-at-uconn-health/
Enroll-HD Study
https://health.uconn.edu/psychiatry/research/research-studies/#fl-accordion-606dfb3f99d42-tab-4
Huntington’s Disease Program at UConn Health
https://health.uconn.edu/psychiatry/areas-of-care/adult/huntingtons-disease-program/
Dr. Shakaib Khan
http://health.uconn.edu/find-a-provider/physician/Khan-Shakaib
Robin Zingales-Browne
http://health.uconn.edu/find-a-provider/physician/Browne-Robin
More episodes of the podcast UConn Health Pulse
What to Watch for With Ticks, and When
18/08/2025
Skin Cancer Risk: Spray Away?
07/08/2025
Examining Energy Drinks
21/07/2025
Angst Over Additives in Our Food
27/06/2025
Spray Away Severe Depression
08/05/2025
Fluoride Flak: Dental Experts Weigh In
24/02/2025
Expertise in Treating Advanced Melanoma
23/12/2024