Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium

About Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium

Each year, UMDF’s Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium brings together the best minds in mitochondrial medicine and the patients we serve. With over 700 attendees representing almost every state in the U.S. and more than 15 different countries, the Symposium is recognized as the world’s preeminent event for mitochondrial disease. 

Save the Date: UMDF Mitochondrial Medicine 2024

June 26-29, 2024

Hilton Downtown Cleveland

About Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium

Each year, UMDF’s Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium brings together the best minds in mitochondrial medicine and the patients we serve. With over 700 attendees representing almost every state in the U.S. and more than 15 different countries, the Symposium is recognized as the world’s preeminent event for mitochondrial disease. 

Four Day Focus on Mitochondrial Medicine
for Scientists and Clinicians

Symposium provides an international stage for leaders in the field of mitochondria and offers programs to inspire the next generation of researchers. You will learn about the latest developments in the field of mitochondrial medicine, including industry advancements, potential treatments, therapies and cutting edge research. The event also gives the scientific communities the unique experience of engaging with affected patients to better understand symptoms and work faster towards a cure.

 

Douglas C. Wallace, PhD, Director of the Center for Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, delivers the 2019 Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium Opening Address.

Programs to Connect Patient and Families

Symposium gives patients and families the opportunity to meet some of the top clinical mitochondrial specialists from around the world. There is a mix of education-based sessions, “Ask the Mito Doc” panel discussions, and social events to meet and connect with others who share your journey. You will discover an entire community of helpful resources and support services during the Symposium’s two-day family program.
“I am still always amazed by the true desire of the clinicians to speak and learn from us. You can tell your individual story. I LOVE connecting with people from the top to the bottom.”
Cheryl Porter, Georgia

“I enjoyed every aspect of the conference. The free time to interact with other attendees was just as beneficial as the seminars. There was so much to choose from and it was very well organized.”
Victoria Salerno, Pennsylvania

A special thanks to this year’s sponsors:

The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust

Abliva

Delta Gamma Foundation

GeneDx

The Haggerty
Family Foundation

NIH Metabolism Infection
and Immunity Program

Saol Therapeutics

Seattle Children’s

Variantyx