Therapeutic Inactivation of CMT2 Disease Alleles with CRISPR
…cause CMT2A and CMT2E (MFN2 and NEFL). To develop their gene editing technology, they used induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from CMT patients often referred to as “disease in a dish”…
Manitowoc, WI Cycle4CMT
09/16/2023 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join us at the Manitowoc, Wisconsin Cycle4CMT Cycle4CMT is a volunteer-led national fundraising campaign for the CMTA. By participating in this year-round campaign, you will be joining thousands of others across the country who want to improve the lives of those living with CMT. Funds raised by the Cycle4CMT campaign fuel the CMTA’s mission to […]
CMTA Announces Addition of Health Insurance Industry Veteran Wendy Arnone to the Board of Directors
The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA), the largest philanthropic funder of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) research aimed at bringing treatments and a cure to patients, is pleased to announce the appointment of health…
CMTA Announces New Center of Excellence at Duke University Hospital
The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA), the world’s largest philanthropic funder of research aimed at bringing treatments to patients and improving the lives of those living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), is thrilled…
How Balance Walking Can Help Fitness and Living with CMT
…walking stance Balance Walking poles can help people with CMT get fit, while aiding with regular walking and overall balance. As podiatrist and CMTA Advisory Board member Joseph Gregory Stilwell,…
Summer 2024 CMTA Report: A Season of Renewal and Progress
The 2024 Summer CMTA Report (1017 downloads ) VIEW IN BROWSER In this issue of The CMTA Report, we highlight pivotal moments and inspiring stories within the CMT community. The…
Could MRI Help Speed Up CMT1A Research? New Findings from Professor Mary M. Reilly, MBE
…progression in CMT1A and serve as a potential biomarker for clinical trials. The study, Longitudinal MRI Study in CMT1A: One-Year Changes Predict Long-Term Progression, followed 20 individuals with CMT1A over…
CMTA Spring 2025 Report | EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE: SMALL TOOLS, BIG IMPACT
…the CMTA Gadget Store’s curated selection of practical tools to advancements in genetic therapies and clinical trials through CMTA’s Strategy To Accelerate Research (CMTA-STAR), every step forward brings us closer…
Liam, Growing Up with CMT4C
Liam’s CMT Story: Growing Up with CMT4C As an infant, I lived with many challenges, including the inability to stand independently and keep my balance to be able to walk…
Leading the Way: The CMTA Invests More Than $200K in Cutting-Edge CMT1A Organoid Research
The CMTA’s new $200K+ investment accelerates CMT1A organoid research, revolutionizing treatment evaluation for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) GLENOLDEN, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, February 21, 2024 — The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA), the largest philanthropic…