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We are thrilled to share our manuscript entitled “Pediatric single large-scale mtDNA deletion syndromes: The power of patient reported outcomes” sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

@friedberg We loved the last science corner on the @theallinpod and share your enthusiasm! We’ve been supporting trials and studies in mitochondrial transplant for several years. We know a few folks you should talk to!

New #openaccess content from #JIMDReports exploring the burden on caregivers in mitochondrial disease. Understanding the impact of pediatric single large-scale mtDNA deletion syndromes on caregivers: Burdens and challenges McKenzie Chappell, et al doi.org/10.1002/jmd2.1…

Delighted to have worked with the incredible team led by @CalebLareau, @LeifLudwig. Thanks to patients and families @TheChampFound

Pearson syndrome newly diagnosed guidelines—now translated into 5 additional languages thechampfoundation.org/newly-diagnose…

It’s Rare Disease Day! These Champs are all one in a million, but they don’t need a disease to make them so special! #RareDiseaseDay #RareAsOne

It’s #GivingTuesday! Help @TheChampFound find treatment and a cure for Pearson syndrome and single large-scale mtDNA deletion disorders. Donate here: thechampfoundation.org/donate.html

The @MRC_MBU @Mito_at_GU & @MolMet_KI spin-out company pretzeltx.com launched officially today with $72.5M Series A financing🥨🚀 Looking forward to Pretzel's future work on treatments for diseases in which mitochondrial dysfunction plays a role pretzeltx.com/pretzel-therap…

Updates from The Champ Foundation newsletter mailchi.mp/3674710821f3/u…

1️⃣mission: to find treatment and a cure for Pearson syndrome and KSS 💪🏽 These champs are worth it.

6️⃣Champ grantees presented their research, including 2 newly funded grantees.

SLSMDS Family and Scientific Conference by the numbers! Over 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ attendees and the dinner at the zoo and the scientific presentations

The SLSMDS Conference was an incredible success! Thank you to our researchers who shared their work, CHOP for hosting, @cziscience for making it possible, and most importantly, to the families who attended! We hope everyone is feeling as motivated as we are 💪🏽

Just concluded @TheChampFound 3rd conference on single large-scale mtDNA deletions SLSMDs - we met SLSMDs families & @PedroSiPinheiro @MBU_postdocs presented our early data on mtDNA deletion mouse model. Thanks for organising and your continuous support!!! #mtDNA #MitoDisease

Schedule of events can be found here: thechampfoundation.org/july-2022-conf…. Excited to see @mito_gene @Agarwal_Lab and others in Philadelphia!

The SLSMDS Family and Scientific Conference is in one week! It’s not too late to join us virtually. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/single-large…

Happy birthday to William the Champ! 💪🏽