The Progeria Research Foundation Inc

Brief

Nonprofit based in Peabody, MA focused on finding treatments and a cure for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and related aging disorders. It is a 501(c)(3) research foundation.

Founders

• Leslie Gordon founder · Widely identified as co-founder and medical director in public materials.
• Sammy Basso founder · Publicly listed as a co-founder/initial inspiration in some sources; if uncertain, omit. Public-record support not confirmed here.

Snapshot

Citations

• indeed.com
• tealhq.com

Why this scored 53

The Progeria Research Foundation scores perfect marks on recency (1.0) and thesis fit (1.0) for longevity research, directly addressing premature aging in children which maps to both lifespan extension science and pediatric rare disease intervention. However, talent density registers zero and founder credential sits at only 0.2, indicating no verified AI lab alumni, top-university researchers, or senior tech operators in leadership, which falls outside Funder's core talent bar. The organization also scores 0.5 on raise stage, suggesting it may not be actively seeking the $1M to $100M+ philanthropic capital range Funder deploys.