ABOUT MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE
Every 30 minutes, a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by age 10, although the actual number of children born with the disease is thought to be much higher. In fact, recent research indicates that one in 200 people harbor a genetic mutation that can lead to mitochondrial disease in them or their offspring. Most patients suffer symptoms for years before they are accurately diagnosed with a mitochondrial disease. Mitochondrial diseases result from the failure of the mitochondria, which is located in the cells of our bodies. Mitochondria are responsible for creating more than 90% of the energy needed to sustain life and support growth. When mitochondria fail, less energy is produced causing cell injury or cell death. On a larger scale, organ systems begin to fail. The disease is often debilitating. In some cases, it may result in death. Adult onset is becoming more and more common. There is no cure for mitochondrial disease.
Location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Employees: 11-50
Phone: +1 412-573-4090
Total raised: $500K
Founded date: 1995
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 04.04.2024 | - | $500K | - |
Mentions in press and media 5
| Date | Title | Description | Source |
| 04.04.2024 | The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Announces Inaugu... | UMDF's Venture Philanthropy Initiative, The Mito Fund The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation's ... | prweb.com/... |
| 15.09.2023 | UMDF, MitoAction Help Lift Up Patient Voices on FDA Listenin... | PDCD FDA Listening Session The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and MitoAction share their re... | prweb.com/... |
| 20.07.2023 | The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Announces Launch... | Introducing The Mito Fund “It’s our responsibility as an organization to ensure we’re shortening the... | prweb.com/... |
| 17.04.2023 | iConnections Announces Funds4Kids Event in Support of Mitoch... | "By hosting the Funds4Kids event, we can help change the future of mitochondrial disease diagno... | prweb.com/... |
| 04.02.2022 | TK2d Patient Voices Elevated at FDA; United Mitochondrial Di... | PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) February 04, 2022 Today, the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) and M... | prweb.com/... |