Events
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MELAS EL-PFDD
MELAS EL-PFDD Registration Now Open UMDF is proud to join MitoAction, International Mito Patients, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association to co-host the MELAS Externally Led Patient Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting on February 10, 2026. This virtual event is open to all members of the mitochondrial disease community, including patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and industry […]
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Support Group for All
When: The Second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://umdf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcumsrTsiH9w1_pPmjbc-KqRCAIrmQCKt After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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PPA2 Virtual Conference
UMDF Cohosting PPA2 Virtual Conference this February UMDF is proud to join the medical community in cohosting the first-ever PPA2 Virtual Conference on Friday, February 13 at 12pm EST via Zoom. The conference, which is focused on “Connecting Clinical Care and Scientific Discovery,” is being organized and moderated by Amy Goldstein, MD and Hilary Vernon, […]
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Teen and Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up Ages 16-35
UMDF Teen/Young Adult "Virtual Meet-Up" Teens and Young Adults Age 16-35 Every Friday! 8:00pm ET Join us EVERY Friday for a VIRTUAL Meet-Up! Join us for this "Virtual Meet-Up"! It […]
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UMDF Ask the Mito Doc Webcast Series – Understanding MELAS and Current Therapies/Treatments
Join us to hear from Dr. Amel Karaa who will provide updates on MELAS including recent and upcoming meetings with focus on MELAS.
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Spouses of LHON – Affected Individuals
Are you the spouse (or similar) of someone affected by LHON? Would you like to network with others in a similar situation? Consider joining our event for Spouses of LHON-Affected Individuals […]
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Dads of LHON – Affected “Kids of All Ages”
The bimonthly call for Dads of LHON-Affected "Kids of All Ages" takes place on the third Wednesday of every other month at 8:00pm Eastern/5:00pm Pacific. If you're a dad of someone affected […]
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Teen and Young Adult Virtual Meet-Up Ages 16-35
UMDF Teen/Young Adult "Virtual Meet-Up" Teens and Young Adults Age 16-35 Every Friday! 8:00pm ET Join us EVERY Friday for a VIRTUAL Meet-Up! Join us for this "Virtual Meet-Up"! It […]
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Northeast PA Support Meeting
Support Meeting- Northeast PA Third Saturday of each Month- In-Person 10:00pm – 12:00pm Eastern St. Luke's Hospital Priscilla Payne Hurd Education Room Room 104 801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 You are not alone. Join us to share coping tips and connect with others. We will meet the 3rd Saturday of each month! […]
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LHON Assistive Technology
This Zoom event is for anyone interested in discussing LHON & Assistive Technology. The event is led by Sara Nappi. Sara is affected by LHON, and she is an Assistive […]
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Mindfulness with Mary Series (monthly)
Please join us for a monthly Mindfulness series with UMDF Support Ambassador, Mary Canton. We will host these sessions every fourth Tuesday from 12:00pm -1:30pm ET. You can register HERE
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Central Region Virtual Support Meeting
Central Region Virtual Support Meeting UMDF hosts regular virtual support group meetings and events for patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease. Join us to gain coping tips, share your story and connect with others. We hope you will attend and see that you are not alone. Fourth Thursday of each month • 7:00pm – […]