UMDF Connect
Mitochondrial Defects are a Central Factor in Common Illnesses
Mitochondrial dysfunction is at the core of a surprising range of very common illnesses and conditions, and a promising new avenue for their treatment.
The Biology Behind Mitochondrial Disease
The conventional teaching in biology and medicine is that mitochondria function only as “energy factories” for the cell.
Abstracts for Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium
UMDF provides the research community the opportunity to share abstracts of their projects during the Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium.
Apply for a Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium Scholarship
Mitochondrial Medicine Symposium includes a two-day family program to give affected patients and their families the opportunity to meet some of the top clinical mitochondrial specialists from around the world.
BPX Celebrates 3rd Year as EFL Corporate Partner
For the third year in a row, BPX Energy will serve as a corporate partner for the Houston Energy for Life Walkathon. This important partnership began through the efforts of Craig and Nancy Ferguson of Katy, TX.
Vitamin D & the Coronavirus
As a service to our community, the UMDF Scientific and Medical Advisory Board continues to monitor credible reports about COVID-19 illness and provide periodic updates.
Part II: “Ask the Mito Doc” Webcast
As a service to our community, the UMDF Scientific and Medical Advisory Board continues to monitor credible reports about COVID-19 illness and provide periodic updates.
NIH MINI Study
During these exceptional times with COVID-19 impacting communities worldwide, we recognize that families affected by mitochondrial disease may be particularly concerned.
Meet Jennifer Cox
“We cannot control or predict the future, but we can control how we react. Take this time to appreciate the people in your little world and look to leave isolation better than when you entered it.”
FAQs – Coronavirus
On March 24, 2020, Doctors Bruce Cohen, Fran Kendall, Sumit Parikh and Amy Goldstein conducted a webcast for patient families and caregivers about the impact of the coronavirus. Below are top five questions asked by our patient family community.