MitoAction Expert Series

In the, “Ins and Outs of the Mito Cocktail: Part 2 of 2,” Dr. Toufas will expound on his December expert series where he explored how our bodies digest and absorb nutrients from food. He will dive deep into how different components of the mito cocktail work after they are absorbed in our body! If you have not watched his December Expert Series, take a moment to prepare for this webinar by watching it here!

In the, “Ins and Outs of the Mito Cocktail: Part 1 of 2,” Dr. Toufas will explore how our bodies digest and absorb nutrients from food, and discuss what difficulties exist in getting supplements/nutrients into our cells and mitochondria. He will take a deeper look at the Krebs Cycle and Electron Transport Chain, explain which vitamins and cofactors are used in these processes, and discuss ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species)/Oxidative damage. 

The goal of Part 1 is to establish a better understanding of nutrition and food digestion/absorption, to paint a clearer picture of barriers encountered in supplemental therapy. Dr. Toufas will join us back again March 7, 2025 with part two of this series, diving deeper into how different components of the mito cocktail work after they are absorbed in our body!

This presentation will focus on the diseases that disrupt the normal process of copying our mitochondrial DNA.  Dr. Copeland will summarize the genes (POLG, POLG2, TWNK, and SSBP1) that are involved in copying our mitochondrial DNA and how they participate in preventing or causing mutations in mitochondrial DNA.  Then he will focus on the diseases caused by mutations in these genes and the consequences of these mutations on mitochondrial function and health.

When you have a child with a rare disease, who sees so many different doctors, it can feel challenging to know how your pediatrician fits into the picture!  How do you use this very special doctor to help you navigate your questions, collaborate with other doctors, and move through the everyday life of navigating a rare disease.  Join Dr. Daniel Nale as he provides practical tips and advice for patients and clinicians, after walking with an FAOD family from infancy through adulthood.

Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, founder, CEO and CSO of Exerkine Corporation, a biotechnology/nutraceutical company developing therapies for aging, obesity, muscular dystrophy, and mitochondrial disorders, discusses aging as it relates to mito in this Expert Series recording.

Original Airdate: June 16, 2023

This presentation will discuss mitochondria and psychiatry and cover the evidence that for a subset of people with bipolar disorder, mitochondria may be dysregulated in the brain. Medications used for bipolar disorder can change mitochondrial function and several novel strategies can target mitochondria.

Join us for this monthly expert series where we dive into what a genetic counselor is, what they do, how they can help you in your diagnostic journey, and some mito genetics 101.

The annual mito town meeting is our way of kicking off the new year by sharing all that we have in store for the next 12 months! We will hear from organizations and companies around the globe that have special opportunities, programs and projects for patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease.

The only thing universal about grief is that it’s universal, something we’ll all experience at some point in our lives. It’s messy, hard, non-linear, and while it may change, grief is never ending. The complexities of being a parent, caregiver, or patient in the mitochondrial disease community adds many layers that impact the grieving process. Join us as chaplain and author Becky Sansbury leads us in a discussion with Jessica Fein and Adam Johnson, about the different kinds of grief we experience throughout the mito journey.

Join Dr. Jordan Kemere as she discusses different components of healthcare transition including finding adult physicians, insurance changes, and transitioning to adult life. She will offer practical tips to parents and caregivers to start working on transition even at a young age.