Genes, Genetics and Genealogy: Three Roadmaps for CMT
…of autosomal dominant CMT Type 2T, characterized by late-onset axonal CMT, usually starting around age 50. Finally, I knew—2T. Four generations of my family have had CMT symptoms consistent with…
CMT-Associated Genes: The Definitive Guide
…for everyday CMTers and for practicing clinicians how each are CMT, as determined by the CMT experts. This guide also discusses the limitations of CMT genetic testing as those limitations…
CMTA Volunteer Spotlight
…laurel@cmtausa.org. CMTActive on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/cmtactive/) Benjy Hershorn (CMTActive Moderator and Houston Branch Leader) My name is Benjy Hershorn. Although born and raised in Kansas, I got to Texas “as fast…
The Adventures of Archy
…my legs) to determine if I had CMT and which type it was, if it was CMT. I’m a fairly brave turtle, but the machines he hooked me up to…
CMTA and Applied Therapeutics Announce Collaboration for CMT-SORD
…pursuit to develop treatments for the disease. https://www.cmtausa.org/understanding-cmt/what-is-cmt About the CMTA The CMTA is the largest philanthropic funder of CMT research worldwide. The CMTA’s Strategy to Accelerate Research (STAR) brings…
CMT Awareness Month 2020: Be a Champion
…awareness and funds for the CMTA: Mary Louie, CMTA Branch Leader, Walk 4 CMT Leader & Fundraiser LEARN MORE “For Our Future Generations” Why We Walk 4 CMT: Asher Norris,…
CMTA and Taysha Gene Therapies Announce Collaboration for CMT4A
…100 different gene mutations causing CMT. Most people (90%) have one of four types of CMT: CMT 1A (PMP22); CMT 1B (MPZ); CMT 2A (MFN2) and CMT 1X (GJB1). It…
CMTA-STAR Awards Researcher $98,985 For CMT1A Project
…and CMT 1X (GJB1). It is estimated that CMT affects 3+ million people worldwide, regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. More information can be found at https://www.cmtausa.org/understanding-cmt/what-is-cmt About the CMTA…
CMTA-STAR Research for Demyelinating Forms of CMT
…in-depth conversation about STAR please reach out to Jeana Sweeney, Chief Engagement and Gifts Officer: jeana@cmtausa.org. Support CMT Research READ MORE ABOUT CMTA-STAR RESEARCH FOR DEMYELINATING TYPES OF CMT CMT…
CMTA-STAR Awards $354,826 for CMT Clinical Trial
…CMT. Most people (90%) have one of four types of CMT: CMT 1A (PMP22); CMT 1B (MPZ); CMT 2A (MFN2) and CMT 1X (GJB1). It is estimated that CMT affects…