Valerie Greger

Valerie is passionate about creating value from scientific discoveries, transforming ideas into reality, and making an impact on patients’ lives.

As an accomplished scientist and leader with extensive expertise in human genetics and genomics she has led teams focused on gene discovery and genetic test development in academia and industry. Valerie joined the Yaya Foundation in 2020 as Research Director.

In addition to her commitment to the Yaya Foundation, she now serves in the same role at the National Tay-Sachs & Allied Disease Association (NTSAD).

Valerie lives with her family near Boston.

4H Leukodystrophy
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Our Ethos

We are driven by the dream that one day, every child with 4H Leukodystrophy will have the chance to live a long, healthy life.

So we fight for these children by acting as a catalyst and a connector—bringing researchers together to accelerate the pace of discovery, while connecting families with vital education resources and emotional support.

We won’t stop until we find a treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

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Valerie Greger

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