In June 2013, HNF made the important decision to refine the organization’s mission. We now place more importance on new initiatives that take our research discoveries and translate them to the next phase in the drug discovery process.
We divide our research initiatives into 3 areas:
We at HNF are so proud of the accomplishments of those scientists we fund and are asking you to please continue to support our efforts. Our Therapeutic Research In Accelerated Discovery (TRIAD) program is a proven collaborative model in the drug discovery process.
Grace’s Courage Crusade, a passionate campaign of the Sidoti/Caldarone family to raise awareness and fund CMT research, held its annual “Brunch by the Beach” fundraiser in scenic Newport, RI on November 2, 2014.
Morgan Johnson doesn’t have Charcot-Marie-Tooth, but she is quickly learning everything she can about it. Born and raised near the coast in Galveston, Texas, Morgan, 26, has been a competitive runner and swimmer since she was little. Four years ago, she began participating in triathlons. In 2009, as an undergrad at the University of North Texas, Morgan and her partner, Sean Thompson started a Youth Triathlon Team for 7-14 year olds. Known as the North TX Tri Team, they have remained together and still compete.
My name is Elizabeth Francisco and I am a graduate student from the Genetic Counseling program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. I am inviting you to participate in a research study. The goal of my study is to learn more about the experiences of people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) with genetic counseling and genetic testing. Adults with CMT and parents or legal guardians of someone of any age who has a diagnosis of CMT are eligible to participate
FACEBOOK CHAT: “Rare Neuropathies: Getting Diagnosed, Getting Help”
WHEN: September 17, 2014 (7-8:30 p.m. EST)
WHERE: www.facebook.com/NeuropathyAssociation
Occupational Therapy can provide innovative, individualized approaches for your CMT symptoms.
CMT surgery focuses on forefoot deformity, cavus foot, ankle laxity, and tendon imbalance.
Many CMT patients have met with a podiatrist at least once since their diagnosis.
Leg braces for CMT help support and hold a part of the body compromised by muscle weakness, muscular atrophy, and sensory impairment.
Lori didn’t plan to visit casinos or nightclubs during her trip to Las Vegas, Nevada in October. ...
Learn how this CMT patient adapted his Mixed Martial Arts training to his disability.
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