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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 (mito). Thank you to the generous mito community members who shared their stories and perspectives with us.
Read MoreGenetic testing for mito announced in Federal Budget
The Mito Foundation has welcomed the announcement in the 2023 Federal Budget of funding for genetic testing for mitochondrial disease (mito).
Read MoreShowcasing the Peer Support Network
Last July, the Peer Support Network was created to offer individualised support for mito community members, by mito community members. Sometimes the best person to talk to is someone who…
Read MoreGovernment committee recommends genomic testing for mitochondrial disease be funded by Medicare
Mito Foundation is pleased to share that Australia’s Medical Services Advisory Committee has recently recommended that genomic testing for mitochondrial disease be funded by Medicare. This is an important milestone…
Read MoreHow 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….
Read MoreIntroducing the Newly Diagnosed Support Project
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…
Read MoreWorld 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,…
Read MoreResearcher Spotlight: Dr Isabel Lopez Sanchez
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…
Read MoreResearcher 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…
Read MoreResearcher 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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