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 (mito). Thank you to the generous mito community members who shared their stories and perspectives with us.

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How the mito community shaped Mito Information Days

This year Mito Information Days look a little different. That’s because, through your input and suggestions, each event is tailored for a specific location or interest area. Last year, we asked what you wanted to hear about, how and from whom. We also asked how we can connect you with others in your local community….

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Introducing the Newly Diagnosed Support Project

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Mito Foundation is excited to announce our Newly Diagnosed Support Project. This project will design a service to improve the experience of people newly diagnosed with mitochondrial disease (mito). We hear from mito community members that the experience of receiving a diagnosis of mito is often traumatic and overwhelming. It is difficult to know where…

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World Mitochondrial Disease Week Wrap-Up

World Mitochondrial Disease Week took place on 18-24 September 2022. And it’s helped unite the global mito community thanks to you! Here are some of the highlights: Light Up for Mito This year we saw a record number of monuments turn green to honour the mito community! Over 320 monuments from Bulgaria, Finland, South Africa,…

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr Isabel Lopez Sanchez

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Research into mitochondrial disease (mito) is a core pillar of Mito Foundation’s work. Only through research will we one day find cures for mito and advancements to improve the quality of life for people impacted by mito. Many hardworking researchers are committed to this goal, such as Dr Isabel Lopez Sanchez, who conducts outstanding research…

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr Daniella Hock

Research into mitochondrial disease (mito) is a core pillar of Mito Foundation’s work. Only through research will we one day find cures for mito and advancements to improve the quality of life for people impacted by mito. Many hardworking researchers are committed to this goal, such as Dr Daniella Hock, who conducts research into mito…

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr Sylvie Callegari

Research into mitochondrial disease (mito) is a core pillar of Mito Foundation’s work. Only through research will we one day find cures for mito and advancements to improve the quality of life for people impacted by mito. Many hardworking researchers are committed to this goal, such as Dr Sylvie Callegari, who conducts research into mito….

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