• LHON Assistive Technology

    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 Technology instructor. There is also a Facebook group: LHON Assistive Technology To join the Zoom event, use the link below: https://umdf.zoom.us/j/95371313871 Meeting ID: 953 7131 3871 Or […]

  • Central Region Virtual Support Meeting

    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 – […]

  • California Virtual Support Group 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. Monday, March 7 • 10:00pm – 11:00am Pacific Learn more & register here. […]

  • Volunteer Interest Meeting

    Volunteer Interest Meeting 2025

    Learn about all the ways that YOU can Be the Energy for the #mito community. Wherever your talents or interests lie -- whether they be in support, advocacy, or fundraising toward treatments -- you could be a change maker for patients and families impacted by #mitochondrialdisease. Register here: https://umdf.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/vol  

  • LHON Live! Monthly Call

    LHON Live! Monthly Call

    NOTE: Unless specific to a geographic location - all LHON virtual meetings will be set in Eastern Time. This call is for everyone interested in LHON...those affected, carriers, or sighted supporters...all are welcome.  You can speak up and share your thoughts, or just listen to what others have to say...It's your call!  Hosts Jessica Loomer and Andy […]

  • Adult Virtual Support Meeting

    Adult Virtual Support Meeting

    Adult Virtual Support Meeting Hello Adults impacted by Mitochondrial Disease! Please join us for an Adult Virtual Support Meeting. We will get to know each other, share resources, and build community! Join us for a VIRTUAL MEETING! The FIRST Thursday of every month! 8:00pm-9:00pm ET Register HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining […]

  • Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy Bench-to-Bedside Seminar

    Virtual Event

    OPEN TO ALL UMDF Bench-to-Bedside Seminar Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT): Shared Experiences from the UK & Australia and Implications in the US ​​​​​​ Friday, Sept. 5 at 10:00 am ET Last month, researchers in the United Kingdom published two papers sharing promising results from eight births utilizing mitochondrial replacement therapy, a fertility technique that helps prevent […]

  • TK2d Tuesday

    Join UMDF as we mark TK2d Tuesday. Thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d) is a rare genetic mitochondrial disease caused by inherited mutations in TK2, a nuclear gene responsible for making a […]

  • Support Group for All

    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 […]