• 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 […]

  • 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 containing information about joining the meeting.

  • 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, […]

  • Spouses of LHON – Affected Individuals

    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 Zoom event. This Zoom event is a great opportunity to get to know each other and share LHON-related experiences. Join Details: One option is to use […]

  • 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 by LHON, consider joining the call and sharing your experiences with others in a similar situation.  Hosts Tony Wright and Jim Tolve host this open-discussion format call. Reach out […]

  • Northeast PA Support Meeting

    Northeast PA Virtual Greet 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! […]

  • 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 – […]