Meet Dr. Carla Koehler
Perhaps you’ve met Carla Koehler, PhD, at UMDF’s Mitochondrial Medicine symposium; or, maybe you watched her provide information and education...
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LHON Awareness Day – Meet Michael Malecha, Mito Warrior
Story by Michael Malecha, Mito Warrior I learned in 7th grade that the mitochondria are the powerhouse of your cells. I didn’t really...
Read moreMitochondrial Disease Awareness Week 2021
Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week – September 19-25, 2021 Monuments and Iconic Buildings ‘Light Up For Mito’ UMDF...
Read moreMeet Support Ambassador Krista Assman
Krista Assman, right, and her friend and fellow Mito Mom, Jamison Keegstra, left After taking a break, Krista Assman of Greensville, MI,...
Read moreSMAB COVID-19 ‘Back to School’ Recommendations for Patient Families
August 18, 2021 Bruce H. Cohen, MD, FAAN Chairman, UMDF Scientific and Medical Advisory Board As students return to the classroom this fall,...
Read moreAlan Breslow Appointed to UMDF Board of Trustees
(Pittsburgh, PA) The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) has announced the appointment of Alan Breslow of Cherry Hill, NJ, to its...
Read morePowerhouse Podcast Episode #6 – Unique Fundraising on Social Media
Powerhouse Podcast Episode #6 On Episode #6 of the Powerhouse Podcast, Join Brian Harman and his special co-host Tania Hanscom as they welcome...
Read more2021 Stanley A. Davis Leadership Award Winners – Ann and Howard Korsen
The Stanley A. Davis Leadership Award is presented annually to a UMDF leader who exemplifies dedication to the UMDF. The award was created to...
Read more2021 Energy Award Winner – Sebastien Cotte
The Energy Award is designed to recognize an individual who embodies the spirit of the UMDF and its Mission: promoting research and education...
Read more2021 LEAP Award Winner – Lily Finnigan
We are proud to recognize Lily Finnigan of Salt Lake City, UT, as the 2021 LEAP Award recipient. Lily has battled Mito Complex-1 for nearly 18...
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