The Champ Foundation

The Champ Foundation supports research toward better treatment and a cure for Pearson Syndrome and single large scale mtDNA deletion disorders.

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

We are thrilled to share our manuscript entitled “Pediatric single large-scale mtDNA deletion syndromes: The power of patient reported outcomes” https://t.co/oltWOYCiKh

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

@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!

[The Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease @JIMD_Editors]

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

https://t.co/WXBkdyNLjD

[Suneet Agarwal Lab @Agarwal_Lab]

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

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

Pearson syndrome newly diagnosed guidelines—now translated into 5 additional languages https://t.co/mubRFZ38dR

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

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

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

It’s #GivingTuesday! Help @TheChampFound find treatment and a cure for Pearson syndrome and single large-scale mtDNA deletion disorders. Donate here: https://t.co/R65OMJnsTl

[Minczuk Lab @mito_gene]

The @MRC_MBU @Mito_at_GU & @MolMet_KI spin-out company https://t.co/7QevismRF4 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 https://t.co/uw98oCYkvy

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

Updates from The Champ Foundation newsletter https://t.co/U69IXt37TG

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

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

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

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

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

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

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

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 💪🏽

[Minczuk Lab @mito_gene]

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

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

Schedule of events can be found here: https://t.co/SSPYHNy6vB. Excited to see @mito_gene @Agarwal_Lab and others in Philadelphia!

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

The SLSMDS Family and Scientific Conference is in one week! It’s not too late to join us virtually. Register here: https://t.co/tejiyT9zvI

[The Champ Foundation @TheChampFound]

Happy birthday to William the Champ! 💪🏽