HD Genetics was founded by B.J. Viau (View), an HD family member whose mother was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease in 1995. B.J. spent over 15 years working in the pharmaceutical industry – including the launch of the first FDA-approved medicine for Huntington’s chorea. BJ co-founded the Huntington’s Disease Youth Organization (HDYO) in 2012 in collaboration with other young people from around the world. The idea for HD Genetics, which launched in 2022, came from participating, listening and learning about issues from the HD community.

Read more about B.J. and our full team on our About page.