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Researchers Aim to Develop Noninvasive Methods to Diagnose Mitochondrial Diseases

Published on
Nov 9, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
Researchers Study Diagnostic Methods for Mitochondrial Diseases
A U.S. Department of Defense grant will support CHOP researchers in their study of noninvasive methods to diagnose mitochondrial diseases.

In the News: Researcher Awards, Hearing Loss, Abu Dhabi Partnership

Published on
Oct 28, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In the New
In the News: Researcher Awards, Hearing Loss in Mitochondrial Disease, Abu Dhabi Partnership

Elamipretide for Adult Patients with Primary Mitochondrial Disease

Evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug called "Elamipretide" in adult patients with mitochondrial disease.

CrCEST MRI in Mitochondrial Disease

CrCEST MRI in Mitochondrial Disease

Study focusing on non-invasive MRI procedures to measure biological activity within leg muscles of individuals, including both healthy volunteers and those with mitochondrial disease.
 

Astellas Clinical Trial for ASP0367

We are recruiting patients with genetically confirmed primary mitochondrial myopathy who are at least 18 years old for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of a new drug to treat this disorder.

In the News: Mitochondrial Disease, ALL, Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea

Published on
Sep 16, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week’s In the News highlights research on mitochondrial disease, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea.

In the News: APS Award, Exercise and Mitochondrial Disease, CHOP CVI, Driving Safety, Pandemic Stress

Published on
Apr 29, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
Read about the latest discoveries and awards at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute.

MC² Program Energizes Research Between Mitochondrial Disease and Pediatric Cancer

Published on
Sep 22, 2021
in Cornerstone Blog
MC² Program Energizes Research Between Mitochondrial Disease and Pediatric Cancer
Marni Falk, MD, and Adam Resnick, PhD, to lead the Mitochondria and Cancer Connections (MC²) Research Program, a new CHOP research initiative.

In the News: Type 1 Diabetes, CZI Grant, Cystic Fibrosis, Mitochondrial Disease

Published on
Sep 3, 2021
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News: Diabetes, CZI Grant, Cystic Fibrosis, Mitochondrial Disease
This week’s In the News highlights two new studies, a new grant, the new director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center, and a physician’s new role.

Mitochondrial Myopathy Rating Scale

Mitochondrial Myopathy Rating Scale

The purpose of this research study is to validate the use of surveys such as fatigue scales, Mitochondrial Disease scales, and quality of life scales.