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UMDF powers the research, education, & support that is advancing treatments for patients and families affected by mitochondrial disorders.

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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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As part of Caregivers Month, we are proud to offer meetings designed with the #caregiver in mind. Join us for the next Parent & Caregiver Support Group at 8 p.m. on November 17. Learn more information at https://t.co/2XLZav6NNj
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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💚 Welcome Kelsi Martinez to UMDF! A Dayton native with 10+ years in volunteer engagement, Kelsi is passionate about creating opportunities that make an impact. She joins us as Development Manager and holds a master’s in public administration.
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Introducing a special episode of the Powerhouse Podcast: Making Sense of Mito - FBXL4-Associated Mitochondrial Disease. This episode bridges the gap to tell the story of FBXL4. https://t.co/VRgUyqSuMh #mitochondrialdisease #FBXL4 #mitoscience @DavidAlsina1 @nieminm @KeriKozul
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Want to learn about the newly approved TK2d Therapy Kygevvi? Join our special Ask the Mito Doc webinar with Dr. Michio Hirano (Columbia University) on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. ET! Register & submit questions 👉 https://t.co/Kp8mibqJwJ
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Calling all patients with Primary Mitochondrial Myopathy (PMM) and caregivers/family! Please take 10-15 mins to join our patient-populated registry, mitoSHARE. Join https://t.co/yalJDtia4w
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Calling all sponsors! Want to be a part of something powerful? UMDF’s Mitochondrial Medicine Conference connects science, clinicians, and patients in one incredible event. Learn more and become a sponsor today: https://t.co/viCPMmJp6H.
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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November is National Caregivers Month, and we’re saluting those who give so much of themselves to care for others. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the inspiration you bring to those around you.
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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HUGE NEWS! The FDA has approved UCB’s Kygevvi (doxecitine and doxribtimine) to treat the mitochondrial disease thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d). You can find the full prescribing details and announcement here: https://t.co/4XXSZxmD4Q
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Don’t miss our free Ask the Mito Doc webinar on Thursday, November 13: “Genetic Testing in Mitochondrial Disease: What Patients and Families Need to Know.” Register for this free webinar: https://t.co/4lCp7rqn6r Submit your questions in advance: https://t.co/VA6QcW9kbm
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Join us for a special call on Nov. 11 focused on Energy for Life events for 2026 and beyond. We welcome your thoughts and input as we discuss how the events make the biggest impact. 12pm ET: https://t.co/sjFAKYEaa1 3pm ET: https://t.co/I4zZi6H7Pv 6pm ET: https://t.co/JiIJuyG8l0
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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If you missed this month's Ask the Mito Doc webinar, "Fact vs. Fiction: Sorting Science from Speculation in Mito Treatment" with Dr. Morava-Kozicz, Dr. Goldstein, Dr. Kozicz, and Dr. Elsharkawi, don’t worry! You can watch the replay anytime here: https://t.co/GaIupeTSqd
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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For #NationalAuthorsDay, we’re proud to celebrate Thomas Gordon — a young author living with Kearns-Sayre syndrome who spent six years writing and self-publishing his book "Pearl Tides and the Search for The Pahunas." Learn more: https://t.co/2enYxIV1SC
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Happy #NationalAuthorsDay! Please share links in the comments below for your favorite books from authors in the mito community. Whether the story itself is specifically about #mitochondrialdisease, was inspired by life with #mito, or perhaps the proceeds benefit a mito group.
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Wishing you all treats and no tricks this Halloween!
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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All wrapped up in the unknown? Could it be #mitochondrialdisease? Let us help unravel the #mito mystery with #genetictesting. The answer might be hidden in your DNA. Learn more about our No-Cost Genetic Testing Program at https://t.co/xrw85Rt2gR
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Join us Monday, November 10 for a Bench-to-Bedside two talks on Muscle Stem Cell Therapy for #mitochondrialdisease, moderated by Zuela Zolkipli-Cunningham, MD. Register today: https://t.co/ZIkq67fKrc #mito #mitoresearch #stemcelltherapy
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Join us in sunny Orlando on Saturday, Nov 8 for our last Energy for Life Walk of our 2025 fall season! We're taking every step, roll, and stroll toward treatments for our community with #mitochondrialdisease. We need you to BRING THE ENERGY for #mito: https://t.co/ZQgeVlJtpP
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Meet Matt Calhoun. Matt lives in Georgia and has a #mitochondrialdisease that causes ataxia and has significantly impacted his sight. As he shared, "As a result of having Retinitis Pigmentosa, my field of vision is about the size of a pinhole. Share on #BlindnessAwareness Month.
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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Help researchers and clinicians learn more about #mitochondrialdisease. Patient experience advises treatment plans, #clinicaltrial design, and therapeutic development. It's everything and it starts with you. Share your #mito experiences in mitoSHARE: https://t.co/yalJDtia4w
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
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REMINDER: Join us NEXT WEDNESDAY for an Ask the Mito Doc webinar on Oct 29. In "Fact vs. Fiction: Sorting Science from Speculation in Mito Treatment." Register for this free call: https://t.co/DQ97eTZwdE LAST CALL FOR QUESTIONS: https://t.co/VA6QcW9kbm
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