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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Landmark Success for Mitochondrial Donation: A Milestone for Families Worldwide
The birth of eight healthy babies in the UK through mitochondrial donation (also known as Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy) has been […]...
17 July 2025
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IMP Announces New Board Following Election
IMP is delighted to announce the results of its recent Board elections, confirming a dynamic and diverse leadership team that […]...
15 July 2025
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Scientists provide first evidence that the drug sildenafil may benefit patients with Leigh syndrome, and particularly those carrying mutations in the mitochondrial gene MT-ATP6....
19 May 2025
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Primary Mitochondrial Myopathies: Patient Journey
Navigating the journey to gain a diagnosis of Primary Mitochondrial Myopathy can be unnecessarily long, intensely stressful, and fraught with obstacles....
20 December 2024
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Collaboration with MITGEST
IMP is proud to support MITGEST. This international consortium brings together world-class academic experts in mitochondrial research....
9 December 2024
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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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