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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.
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CMT Summit Patient Voices
At the 2025 CMT Summit and Retreat in Nashville, the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) placed patient and care partner voices front and center. Through powerful firsthand stories shared on stage and in intimate breakout sessions, attendees experienced the raw...
Meet Children’s Author C.M. Harris
C.M. Harris is an award-winning children’s author, disability advocate, and founder of Purple Diamond Press. She is the author of What If We Were All The Same!, a beloved picture book that celebrates differences and helps kids understand the importance of kindness and...
Thank You! Nashville CMT Summit + Retreat
Thank You! Nashville CMT Summit + Retreat What a weekend! From the heart of Music City to the heart of our mission, you helped make the 2025 HNF Summit + Retreat an unforgettable celebration of science, stories, and strength. Whether you joined as a patient,...
HNF Partner: CMT-SORD Clinical Trial Update
CMT-SORD Clinical Trial Update Promising Results from the INSPIRE Study on Govorestat! We’re excited to share new results from HNF TRIAD Partner, Applied Therapeutics for the INSPIRE Phase 2/3 clinical trial of Govorestat (AT-007) for CMT-SORD presented at the...
CMT Biobank: Participate today!
Are you ready to help drive real progress in CMT research? The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is inviting individuals with a confirmed CMT diagnosis to participate in our CMT Biobank—a groundbreaking initiative accelerating the path to treatments and cures. By...
Join Us: James’ Scramble for a Cure
Join us for James’ Scramble for a Cure on July 25, 2025 Tijeras Creek Golf Club, Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA All proceeds will go towards CNTNAP1 research. ABOUT THE DAY Registration opens at 11 am Lunch available for golfers 11 am - 1 pm Putting Contest...
Organileaf CBD & CMT Symptoms
CBD Benefits for CMT Patients Ryan Whitman and Peter Durante shared their personal journeys, including Ryan’s experience as a rare disease patient with symptoms similar to CMT, such as fatigue, weakness, and pain. Their passion for wellness led to the founding of...
Become a Certified CMT-FOM Clinical Evaluator at the HNF Clinical Trial Readiness Summit
Become a Certified CMT-FOM Clinical Evaluator at the HNF Clinical Trial Readiness Summit The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is proud to offer an exclusive opportunity to become one of the first Fully Certified CMT-FOM Clinical Evaluators at the upcoming HNF...
Featured
Meet Children’s Author C.M. Harris
C.M. Harris is an award-winning children’s author, disability advocate, and founder of Purple Diamond Press. She is the author of What If We Were All The Same!, a beloved picture book that celebrates differences and helps kids understand the importance of kindness and...
Thank You! Nashville CMT Summit + Retreat
Thank You! Nashville CMT Summit + Retreat What a weekend! From the heart of Music City to the heart of our mission, you helped make the 2025 HNF Summit + Retreat an unforgettable celebration of science, stories, and strength. Whether you joined as a patient,...
HNF Partner: CMT-SORD Clinical Trial Update
CMT-SORD Clinical Trial Update Promising Results from the INSPIRE Study on Govorestat! We’re excited to share new results from HNF TRIAD Partner, Applied Therapeutics for the INSPIRE Phase 2/3 clinical trial of Govorestat (AT-007) for CMT-SORD presented at the...
CMT Biobank: Participate today!
Are you ready to help drive real progress in CMT research? The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is inviting individuals with a confirmed CMT diagnosis to participate in our CMT Biobank—a groundbreaking initiative accelerating the path to treatments and cures. By...
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
CMT Biobank: Participate today!
Are you ready to help drive real progress in CMT research? The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is inviting individuals with a confirmed CMT diagnosis to participate in our CMT Biobank—a groundbreaking initiative accelerating the path to treatments and cures. By...
Join Us: James’ Scramble for a Cure
Join us for James’ Scramble for a Cure on July 25, 2025 Tijeras Creek Golf Club, Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA All proceeds will go towards CNTNAP1 research. ABOUT THE DAY Registration opens at 11 am Lunch available for golfers 11 am - 1 pm Putting Contest...