MME-related autosomal dominant Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 2
Synonyms: MME-related autosomal dominant CMT2 | MME-related autosomal dominant hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type 2
A rare autosomal dominant hereditary axonal motor and sensory neuropathy characterized by adult onset of slowly progressive distal muscle weakness and atrophy sensory impairment and hyporeflexia beginning in the lower limbs. Progressive gait disturbance may lead to loss of independent ambulation in some patients at a higher age.
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Advocacy Organizations
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
To develop drugs to treat or cure CMT and to help improve the quality of life for those living with CMT.
DYNC1H1 Association
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with mutations in the DYNC1H1 gene and to create opportunities for research on DYNC1H1 with a constant drive towards low-risk, high reward treatments. Our commitment to our community is to forge support networks within the diagnosed persons, providers, and outside community to make the wait for treatments easier.
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live assists individuals living with catastrophic injuries and illnesses to fundraise toward their medical expenses and related costs.
Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation
Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which mission is to increase awareness and accurate diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and related inherited neuropathies, support patients and families with critical information to improve quality of life, and fund research that will lead to treatments and cures.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
My Faulty Gene
My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization which provides information and assistance to any individual whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. We believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it.
My Little Sunshine Foundation
My Little Sunshine is a non-profit foundation dedicated to educating people about the importance of fertility preservation and making fertility resources accessible to all.
Precision Healthcare Ecosystem
Mission – to transform healthcare toward a more collaborative model by amplifying patient and community voices through data-informed processes. Vision – a world of people empowered to realize optimal health. Purpose: To help people feel seen, heard, and respected so they feel empowered to take ownership of their health.
Project CASK
To fund research for treatment and/or a cure for CASK Gene Disorder
SALUS
Educate and provide resources to POC with Rare Cancers
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Clinical Trials
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