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Genetic testing for mitochondrial disease added to Medicare

Genetic testing for mitochondrial disease (mito) has been added to the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS). From 1 November 2023, the Australian mito community can access a Medicare subsidy for genetic…

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The Mito Foundation Awards 2023

The Mito Foundation is fortunate to work with incredible individuals who go the extra mile to support people with mito. Each year we recognise some of those whose exceptional efforts…

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Update from Australia’s mitochondrial donation pilot program

It has been a busy few months since the mitoHOPE Program was announced in March 2023. This is the pilot program for mitochondrial donation in Australia. At this stage, the…

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Share your mito experience to help drive change

Mito Foundation is working with The Centre for International Economics to report on the economic impact of mitochondrial disease (mito). By sharing your experience, you can raise awareness of the…

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr Oksana Pogoryelova

Research into mitochondrial disease (mito) is a core pillar of Mito Foundation’s work. Only through research will we one day find treatments and cures for mito. Find out more about…

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Researcher Spotlight: Associate Professor David Stroud

The journey of a mito researcher: Pioneering a new diagnostic technique Associate Professor David Stroud from the Bio21 Molecular Science & Biotechnology Institute and the University of Melbourne was awarded…

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Genetic 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). 

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Government 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…

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Introducing 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…

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Showcasing 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…

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