2021_Spring_CMTA_Report

…CMT2F, CMT2K, CMT4A and CMT4C, utilizing a number of different technologies, including AAV delivery, gene silencing, gene replacement and genome editing using CRISPR-Cas9 and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). The CMTA continues…

CMT2A Research

CMT2A CMT2A is caused by dominant mutations in Mitofusin 2 (MFN2). The STAR team has developed two excellent rat models for CMT2A which are being made available to the research…

CMTA-STAR Research for Axonal Forms of CMT

…in-depth conversation about STAR please reach out to Jeana Sweeney, Chief Engagement and Gift Officer: jeana@cmtausa.org. Support CMT Research READ MORE ABOUT CMTA-STAR RESEARCH FOR AXONAL TYPES OF CMT CMT…

CMTA Report Fall 2021

…in The CMTA Report pertains to you. The CMTA assumes no liability for any information in The CMTA Report. ISSN #1067-0181 Vol. 36, No. 2 Email the CMTA at info@cmtausa.org…

2021_Winter_CMTA_Report

…Community Outreach, laurel@cmtausa.org Jeana Sweeney Director of Development, jeana@cmtausa.org INSIDE THIS ISSUE: RESEARCH Board Approves Grants for Inhibitor Work ………….7 CMT STORIES Filmmaker Doesn’t Let CMT Stop Her ………………….6 Educator…

X-linked CMT

…CMT1X/X1 is the second most common CMT subtype, accounting for approximately 17% of all CMT cases, second only to CMT1A, which accounts for approximately 60% of all CMT cases. The…

CMTA Volunteer Spotlight

…laurel@cmtausa.org. CMTActive on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/cmtactive/) Benjy Hershorn (CMTActive Moderator and Houston Branch Leader) My name is Benjy Hershorn. Although born and raised in Kansas, I got to Texas “as fast…