Mitochondrial diseases (mito) are a highly complex set of rare genetic disorders. Mito can cause any symptom in any organ at any age. They rob the body’s cells of energy causing debilitating and often life-threatening organ dysfunction.
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UCB calls all artists in the mitochondrial disease community
This year UCB is collaborating with the global Mitochondrial disease community to collect works of art (painting, poetry, photography, sculpture, […]...
11 June 2026
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Effect of a Mitochondrial Genetic Variant on Sevoflurane Hypersensitivity
Five years ago, a research project began that is now influencing anesthetic practice worldwide. It all started when Dr. Yaremy […]...
10 June 2026
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First Patient Dosed in Phase 3 KHENERFIN Study of Sonlicromanol for m.3243A>G Primary Mitochondrial Disease
First Patient Dosed in Phase 3 KHENERFIN Study of Sonlicromanol for m.3243A>G Primary Mitochondrial Disease Khondrion has announced a major […]...
18 April 2026
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IMP Welcomes New Members from China, Spain and US
We are delighted to announce that three additional mitochondrial organisations have joined IMP, further strengthening our global network and amplifying […]...
31 March 2026
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IMP welcomes European Commission approval of KYGEVVI® for TK2d
European Commission approves KYGEVVI® for TK2d IMP warmly welcomes the decision by the European Commission to approve KYGEVVI® (doxecitine and doxribtimine) as […]...
31 March 2026
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Ellie was a fighter from birth. Born in October 2017, a lack of oxygen at birth meant she needed to spend the first week of life in intensive care. This early battle in life would later be a blessing in disguise as it meant she required regular neurological reviews to review how her brain and movement developed. Ellie’s early months were mainly happy. She cried, babbled and smiled like any baby does and loved baths with her big sister, kicking her legs to music and chatting away with her mum and dad.
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International Mito Patients is a non-profit network of national patient organisations involved in mito. The national patient organisations support and advocate for patients, fund research, increase awareness and improve education in their country.
By joining forces, IMP represents a large group of patients, creating a stronger voice on an international level.
IMP’s mission is to increase the quality of life for people with mitochondrial disease by facilitating cross-border cooperation and collaboration among national patient organisations.
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