Author Archives: Suzanne Gowland

MitoCanada is supporting Canadians who wish to learn more about mitochondrial disease from some of the top researchers and doctors at Mitochondrial Medicine 2012 being held by the UMDF in Bethesda, Maryland in June, 2012. For more information about the … Continue reading →

In February 2012, the MitoCanada Board of Directors approved a $41,000 research grant to support a research project being led by Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Please find a summary below of the research being conducted: Identification of … Continue reading →

The Mito Masquerade Ball in Montreal on November 4, 2011, was a huge success, raising $1700 for MitoCanada, and raising awareness about Mitochondrial Disease. Our thanks to the organizers Lidia Marandola and Irene Manicone for organizing such a beautiful event. … Continue reading →

On line podcast: “Mitochondrial Disease Primer for Emergency Medicine Physicians” – presented by Dr. Kyle Mclaughlin at Grand Rounds (Calgary, June 2) On June 2, 2011, Dr. Kyle Mclaughlin, MD, CCFP(EM) presented a talk about Mitochondrial Disease during the Department … Continue reading →

September 18-24, 2011 is Global Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week Across the globe the week will be marked with various educational, fundraising and advocacy efforts all designed to raise awareness about mitochondrial disease. For more information about the global efforts to … Continue reading →