Mito Champion Spotlight

UMDF Names Award Winners for 2024

Jul 12, 2024

From Left to right: Fatema Shikora with Jennifer Chickering of Tisento Therapeutics, Jared Goettemoeller with Dr. Tyler...

Apr 22, 2024

By all appearances, 10-year-old Vera Johnson of Minnesota seems very much like her peers. She lives life largely outdoors and especially loves...

Sep 15, 2021

Story by Michael Malecha, Mito Warrior I learned in 7th grade that the mitochondria are the powerhouse of your cells. I didn’t really...

Jun 26, 2021

The Stanley A. Davis Leadership Award is presented annually to a UMDF leader who exemplifies dedication to the UMDF. The award was created to...

Jun 26, 2021

The Energy Award is designed to recognize an individual who embodies the spirit of the UMDF and its Mission: promoting research and education...

Jun 26, 2021

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...

Jun 26, 2021

The Heartstrings Award recognizes a child or teen that has donated or raised funds for the UMDF, enabling the UMDF to continue its mission. The...

Jun 25, 2021

Powerhouse Podcast Episode #5 Join UMDF President and CEO Brian Harman and Science and Alliance Officer Philip Yeske, Ph.D. as they catch up...

May 21, 2021

Jody and her mom, Sandy with Baylee. Jade is top right. As we close the month of May, we recognize all the mito moms who love harder, hug...

May 1, 2021

Powerhouse Podcast Episode #4 UMDF President and CEO Brian Harman and Science and Alliance Officer Dr. Phil Yeske talk to the highly...