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2025 CMT Clinical Trial Readiness Summit
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Experience the 2025 HNF CMT Summit & Wellness Retreat in Nashville, TN, April 24-26! Dive into groundbreaking research and clinical trial readiness while rejuvenating with wellness workshops, fitness activities, and community connection.
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Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation
Our mission is to increase awareness and accurate diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and related inherited neuropathies, support people living with CMT and their families with critical information to improve quality of life, and fund research that will lead to treatments and cures.
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About HNF
Founded in the early 2000’s, HNF developed the Therapeutic Research in Accelerated Discovery (TRIAD) as a collaborative effort with academia, government, and industry to develop treatments for CMT.
In accordance with the FDA’s patient-focused drug development guidance for enhancing the incorporation of the patient’s voice in medical product development and regulatory decision making, HNF has developed a regulatory strategy to support FDA Guidelines to engage with industry early on and assist with collecting and submitting robust and meaningful patient experience data, and other relevant information from patients and caregivers, such as identifying what is important to patients.
HNF is actively committed to increasing awareness and accurate diagnosis of CMT and providing patients and families with critical information to improve quality of life.
LATEST
MDA Awards Grant to HNF for Groundbreaking Digital Wearable Study on CMT!
Exciting news for the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) community! The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) has been awarded an Advocacy Collaboration Grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to further its groundbreaking work in CMT research. This funding will...
7 Reasons You Can’t Miss the Nashville CMT Summit
Mark your calendars for April 24–26, 2025, because the Nashville CMT Summit is bringing the ultimate blend of knowledge, community, and fun! Here are 7 reasons you absolutely need to be there: Test & Try Mobility Aids: Explore the latest tools to keep you moving...
Join Our CMT Summit Q&A Zoom
Have questions about HNF’s upcoming CMT Summit + Patient Retreat? We’re here to help! Join Us January 29th from 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET.
Dr. Kayla Cornett to Present Groundbreaking CMT Wearable Sensor Study at MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference
On March 19th, at the MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference in Dallas, TX, Dr. Cornett will present exciting findings from the wearable sensor study conducted in collaboration with HNF’s partner, BioSensics. This innovative research highlights the potential of...
CMT Summit + Retreat 2025
CMT Summit + Retreat 2025: Uniting Patients, Researchers, Regulators, and Industry Leaders to Accelerate CMT Research Join patients, researchers, and industry leaders April 24-26 in Nashville to advance CMT research and empower wellness. The Hereditary Neuropathy...
Alesta Therapeutics Advances ALE2 to Target Rare Forms of CMT
Early preclinical research indicates that ALE2 could effectively slow or halt the progression of these debilitating symptoms, offering new hope for patients with these rare forms of CMT.
2025 HNF CMT Summit & Wellness Retreat
Experience the 2025 HNF CMT Summit & Wellness Retreat in Nashville, TN, April 24-26!
Welcome to the CMT Simplified Podcast by the HNF
CMT Simplified is here to make staying informed about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) easier than ever! Each 10-20 minute episode delivers: Bite-sized updates on research breakthroughs Easy-to-understand insights into treatments Empowering knowledge—on the go!...
Featured
MDA Awards Grant to HNF for Groundbreaking Digital Wearable Study on CMT!
Exciting news for the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) community! The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) has been awarded an Advocacy Collaboration Grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to further its groundbreaking work in CMT research. This funding will...
7 Reasons You Can’t Miss the Nashville CMT Summit
Mark your calendars for April 24–26, 2025, because the Nashville CMT Summit is bringing the ultimate blend of knowledge, community, and fun! Here are 7 reasons you absolutely need to be there: Test & Try Mobility Aids: Explore the latest tools to keep you moving...
CMT Summit + Retreat 2025
CMT Summit + Retreat 2025: Uniting Patients, Researchers, Regulators, and Industry Leaders to Accelerate CMT Research Join patients, researchers, and industry leaders April 24-26 in Nashville to advance CMT research and empower wellness. The Hereditary Neuropathy...
Alesta Therapeutics Advances ALE2 to Target Rare Forms of CMT
Early preclinical research indicates that ALE2 could effectively slow or halt the progression of these debilitating symptoms, offering new hope for patients with these rare forms of CMT.
Featured Webinars
Webinar: Making Sense & Science of CMT Symptoms
How do we know if our symptoms are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease related, and how can we drive research to better answer this question?
CMT THRIVE Webinar – Cannabis & Neuropathy Webinar
Cannabis can be a safe and effective tool to reduce symptoms of neuropathy and improve patient quality of life.
Active Hands
Hear from Rob Smith, Inventor and Director of Active Hands and learn about these life-impacting products designed especially for people living with reduced hand function.
CMT-Connect Pain Webinar
New CMT-Connect Webinar Pain Series will focus on a particular type of pain, its common causes, available treatments and future treatments on the horizon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join Our CMT Summit Q&A Zoom
Have questions about HNF’s upcoming CMT Summit + Patient Retreat? We’re here to help! Join Us January 29th from 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET.
2025 HNF CMT Summit & Wellness Retreat
Experience the 2025 HNF CMT Summit & Wellness Retreat in Nashville, TN, April 24-26!