Maram Saada
1st Place
Science, Engineering & Math, 2022
I sought to conduct a comprehensive review of Huntington’s disease, including the lived experience of people facing the condition.
Maram Saada
Huntington’s Disease: Etiology, Research Models and Treatment
Research paper written for HDE 117/ENT 117: Longevity
Project Description
Saada’s paper presents a holistic review of Huntington’s disease, a hereditary condition marked by both physical and cognitive deterioration. Based on sources from the scientific literature as well as patient support sites, Saada discusses the genetics and clinical progression of the disease, emerging research in animal models, and promising new therapies including RNA interference (RNAi), which works by directly reducing gene expression.
In Their Own Words
Read Maram’s reflective essay from their Lang Prize application.