Mito Foundation supports people affected by mitochondrial disease (mito), funds essential research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cures of mitochondrial disorders, and increases awareness and education about this devastating disease.
Mito Patients and Carers
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Help raise vital funds to support the mito community and help find a cure.
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Medical information about mitochondrial disease, as well as research initiatives.
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Securing Medicare Funding For Genomic Testing
Mito Foundation is pleased to share the submission we made to the Medicare Services Advisory Committee regarding the importance of Medicare funding for genomic testing to help diagnose mitochondrial disease…
Fast tracking a novel therapy to prevent mito-related blindness
Mitochondria are the power houses of the cell providing the body with over 90% of the energy it needs to sustain life. In a person with mitochondrial disease (mito), the mitochondria do not work properly due to defects in genes controlling mitochondrial function. Impaired mitochondrial energy supply causes multiple organs to malfunction or fail.
Fundraiser Appreciation: Wilay Designs
Wilay Designs, made up of Jazz and Kristal Matthews, who are aboriginal artists and sisters living and working on Ngarrindjeri Country/South Australia. In 2019, they decided to start to share…
UPCOMING EVENTS
Digital New South Wales and Queensland Mito Meet-up – December 2021
The Mito Meet-ups are led by mito community members and offer you…
Digital National Mito Meet-up – December 2021
The Mito Meet-ups are led by mito community members and offer you…
Digital South Australia Mito Meet-up – December 2021
The Digital Mito Meet-ups are led by mito community members and offer…
Digital Victoria Mito Meet-up – December 2021
Please note, if you are joining from New South Wales, the start…