World Mitochondrial Awareness Month takes place in September, and it’s a global initiative to raise awareness about mitochondrial diseases. These diseases are chronic, genetic disorders that occur when mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, fail to produce enough energy for the cell or organ to function properly.
For 2024, ERN EURO-NMD is likely to host a series of webinars as part of the World Mitochondrial Awareness Month. These webinars are expected to cover a range of topics related to mitochondrial diseases, including the latest research developments, clinical practices, patient care strategies, and personal stories from those affected by these conditions.
Episode 1:
“Cell models and innovative therapies in mitochondrial disorders”
Delivered by Prof. Valerio Carelli (University of Bologna (UNIBO) Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences) on Thursday 5 September 2024 16:00 – 17:00 CEST
Watch the replay here!
Episode 2:
“Therapies for inherited optic neuropathies–an update”
Delivered by Prof. Patrick Yu-Wai-Man (Cambridge Centre for Brain Repair, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, and MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit, University of Cambridge, UK) on Thursday 12 September 2024 – 16:00 – 17:00 CEST
Episode 3:
Delivered by Prof. Mika Martikainen (Professor of Neurology, University of Oulu and Chief Physician, Neurology, Oulu University Hospital, Finland) on Thursday 19 September 2024 – 16:00 – 17:00 CEST
Episode 4:
“Melas and Melas-spectrum: clinical findings and therapeutic options”
Delivered by Prof. Serenella Servidei (Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Italy) on Thursday 26 September 2024 – 16:00 – 17:00 CEST
