What to Expect and Preparing for Mito Med 2023

Several webcasts are available to help you prepare for Charlotte - Click Here to Watch!

For those attending the symposium and want to learn the basics of navigating your journey, May's Ask the Mito Doc Webcast provides a nice primer.

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We are going GREEN - Please Feel Free to Print Schedule (s) and Bring with You!

Family Program 2023 at a Glance - Join us in Charlotte!

  • NEW - Clinical Research Pavilion Open
  • Family Registration Opens
  • Doc Is In Registration Opens
  • Kick-Off Session Providing Preview of the Coming Days - including information about Special UMDF Initiatives and Activities such as FUNdraising 101, mitoSHARE, Genetic Testing, Clinical Research Pavilion Information and more!
  • Special Meet and Greet Time with Industry and Attendees





  • accelerators Big Pitch
  • Mitochondrial Myopathy Symptoms Over Time
  • NEW - Clinical Research Pavilion Open
  • Clinical Trial Updates
  • Therapy Session Track - Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Orthotics and more
  • Genetic Testing and Disease Specific Breakout Sessions - such as Leigh Syndrome, CPEO/KSS, MELAS, PDCD, POLG, TK2d (breakout sessions are subject to change)
  • Doc is In
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Teen/Young Adult Sessions
  • Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) Sessions
  • Evening of Energy Banquet
  • Coffee and Conversation - Topics/Groups for 2023: Leigh Syndrome Meet the Researcher, Newly Diagnosed, Affected Adults, Parents/Caregivers, School IEP, LHON Networking, and Grief (topics/groups are subject to change)
  • NEW - Clinical Research Pavilion Open
  • Family Planning Track - Reproductive, Financial, Housing Transitioning, Government Programs, and Dealing with Loss
  • Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) Sessions
  • Doc is In
  • Teen/Young Adult Sessions
  • Ask the Mito Doc Panel
  • Positive Mindset and the Mitochondrial Patient/Caregiver
  • Are you Out of Breath?

2023 Family Speakers, Moderators, and/or "Doc Is In" Participating Clinicians

(As of Feb 27, 2023)

Special Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors