Data Breach Update

…CEO of CMTA, formed the CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF). Sometime thereafter, CMT Research Foundation began using portions of the database to solicit donations for CMT Research Foundation. The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association…

Sorbitol Dehydrogenase (SORD) Deficiency

What is CMT-SORD? CMT-SORD, also known as Sorbitol Dehydrogenase Deficiency, is a recently discovered, unique type of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). Identified in May 2020 with funding from CMTA, this type…

CMTA Patient & Research Summit

09/05/2025 – 09/07/2025 @ All Day – The 2025 CMTA Patient & Research Summit will be held on Friday, September 5th – Sunday, September 7th at the Embassy Suites at Indianapolis Airport in Plainfield, Indiana. The CMTA Summit offers life-improving presentations on living well with CMT and will provide a comprehensive update on CMTA’s Strategy to Accelerate Research (STAR) programs and initiatives, […]

Winter 2024 CMTA Report: From Research to Reality

…CMTA-INC Strategic Alliance, a global partnership advancing research and patient care. Stories of community impact, such as the Paulsen family’s dedication to CMT4C research, demonstrate the power of collective action….

SORD Research

SORD Research Every year more types of CMT are identified by STAR researchers, but there are many left to discover. The CMTA is helping to identify the genes that cause…

Research Survey About Impacts of COVID‑19

Rare disease patients and caregivers: How are you being impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic? Please complete a 20-minute online research survey from home to share your experiences. This study…

Research Triangle Area, NC CMTA Branch

The Research Triangle Area, NC CMTA Branch is for those who have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and their loved ones. We welcome you to join this vibrant group of active and caring…