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@mitogene.bsky.social
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Prof. at University of Cambridge
@mrc-mbu.bsky.social
; co-founder of Pretzeltx.com
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Michal Minczuk
Fusion Conferences
1 day ago
@mitogene.bsky.social
we are looking forward to your presentation at
#MitoCellFate
in Malta! Please share this with your followers to let them know the Earlybird & Talk submission deadline is fast approaching - Monday 10 November. Register & Submit here:
bit.ly/46TS4Ii
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The Lily Foundation
16 days ago
It’s here – World Mitochondrial Disease Week! 💚 We’re proud to collaborate with other mito charities across the UK to put mito on the map – let's spread the word together! 👉 See how you can get involved: 🔗
thelilyfoundation.org.uk/charity/get-involved/world-mitochondrial-disease-week
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Michal Minczuk
Fusion Conferences
21 days ago
Don't forget to register and submit your abstract for our
#MitoCellFate
conference in Malta next year ☀️ 📢Check out our wonderful speaker line-up so far! 📅Early-bird & talk deadline: 10 Nov 2025
bit.ly/46xBYVt
#FusionStemCells
#FusionAgingResearch
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Massive congratulations to
@lucialugut.bsky.social
on receiving the prestigious 2025 CSAR Award! 🎉 Lucia's groundbreaking work in modeling and correcting mtDNA mutations paves the way for innovative future therapies for mitochondrial diseases.
@mrc-mbu.bsky.social
www.csar.org.uk/student-awar...
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www.MitoWorld.org
3 months ago
The first-ever conference dedicated entirely to mitochondrial DNA just wrapped up in Nashville! From mutation mechanisms to repair strategies and cutting-edge editing techniques, it was a landmark event. See the full recap 👇
mitoworld.org/mechanisms-o...
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Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair - MitoWorld
If our website is MitoWorld, the Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair conference was the introductory gathering of what could be called “mtDNA World.” The organizers, Patrick Chinnery (...
https://mitoworld.org/mechanisms-of-mitochondrial-dna-mutation-and-repair/
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Michal Minczuk
Euromit-2026
4 months ago
🎙️ Focus Speakers – Michal Minczuk
@mitogene.bsky.social
👀 Curious to know who will be speaking at
#euromit2026
? ✨ Today, we’re introducing Michal Minczuk who will be taking the stage at the congress.
#euromit2026
#mitochondria
#angers
@univangers.bsky.social
@ua-recherche.bsky.social
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Michal Minczuk
Taylor Lab
4 months ago
Coverage of this important work led by
@daniellahock.bsky.social
and
@dstroudlab.bsky.social
who support our
@lifearc.bsky.social
research to replicate this
@medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social
@neygenomics.bsky.social
@mitocamb.bsky.social
@londonmito.bsky.social
@lilyfoundation.bsky.social
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Last chance to join us for the Meeting on Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair, June 1 - 5, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee
@faseborg.bsky.social
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5 months ago
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Michal Minczuk
🚨 Join us for the
@faseborg.bsky.social
Meeting on Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair, June 1 - 5, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee. 📅 Abstract submission & Early Registration close on April 20, 2025! Don't miss out:
events.faseb.org/event/mitoch...
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Paulina Wanrooij
6 months ago
Hello fellow mitochondriacs! Are you passionate about mtDNA? We now offer a 2-year postdoc opportunity for studies of mtDNA instability and its signaling. Apply by May 18th to join our international team in exotic Umeå. Please share!
www.umu.se/en/work-with...
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Postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) to study mitochondrial DNA stability
https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/postdoctoral-scholarships/postdoctoral-fellowship-2-years-to-study-mitochondrial-dna-stability-_819372/
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Michal Minczuk
The Lily Foundation
6 months ago
Yesterday we were proud to join the launch of the LifeArc Centre for Rare Mitochondrial Diseases - a major step forward in mito research We led a workshop on making complex science clear – because involving patients is key to success
#mitochondrialdisease
#mitoresearch
#patientvoice
#raredisease
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Michal Minczuk
MRC MitoCluster
6 months ago
Very full schedule at our
#IMGCglasgow
workshop last week, delivered by MitoCluster team
@robpitceathly.bsky.social
, Carlo Viscomi,
@mitogene.bsky.social
, and
@jim-ca.bsky.social
. A pleasure to attend, thanks for the invite
@mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social
& IMGS! 🧬
#mitochondria
#MouseModels
#ECR
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🚨 Join us for the
@faseborg.bsky.social
Meeting on Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair, June 1 - 5, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee. 📅 Abstract submission & Early Registration close on April 20, 2025! Don't miss out:
events.faseb.org/event/mitoch...
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Michal Minczuk
EMBO Molecular Medicine
6 months ago
Clinically translatable mitochondrial
#GeneTherapy
in muscle using tandem mtZFN architecture. By P. Nash,
@mitogene.bsky.social
& colleagues
@mrc-mbu.bsky.social
🗞️
doi.org/10.1038/s443...
Read also related N&V by A. Ghifari & M. Ott 👉
doi.org/10.1038/s443...
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Huge congrats to Pavel Nash on publishing his PhD work! 🎉 We showcase a safer mtDNA gene therapy using a novel mtZFN architecture compatible with a single AAV. Thanks to the entire team!
@mrc-mbu.bsky.social
@mbu-postdocs.bsky.social
#MitochondrialDisease
#mtDNA
www.embopress.org/doi/full/10....
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Clinically translatable mitochondrial gene therapy in muscle using tandem mtZFN architecture | EMBO Molecular Medicine
imageimageEfficient mitochondrial gene therapy is achieved with a novel tandem zinc finger nuclease (mtZFN) architecture delivered via adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors, significantly reducing mutation loads in muscle tissue and rescuing ...
https://www.embopress.org/doi/full/10.1038/s44321-025-00231-5
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Exciting news from Pretzel Therapeutics! We’ve launched a Phase 1 trial for our POLG activator—PX578—targeting rare mitochondrial syndromes with potential for Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s diseases. Congratulations to the entire team—proud to be part of this journey!
www.pretzeltx.com/pretzel-ther...
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Pretzel Therapeutics Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Study Evaluating PX578, Lead Therapeutic in its Bioenergetics Restoration Franchise » Pretzel Therapeutics
First-in-class approach to targeting mitochondrial DNA polymerase (POLG) with disease modifying potential across mitochondrial DNA depletion syndromes
https://www.pretzeltx.com/pretzel-therapeutics-initiates-phase-1-clinical-study-evaluating-px578-lead-therapeutic-in-its-bioenergetics-restoration-franchise/
6 months ago
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Michal Minczuk
Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group
6 months ago
We are hiring
#bioinformaticians
. One post to work on the new
@lifearc.bsky.social
centre for rare
#mitochondrial
diseases, and one is a joint project
@mrc-mbu.bsky.social
with Prof Patrick Chinnery &
@mitogene.bsky.social
Apply here:
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50861/
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50860/
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Bioinformatician - disease gene discovery - inherited mitochondrial diseases (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Bioinformatician - disease gene discovery - inherited mitochondrial diseases (Fixed Term) in the Division of Neurology at the University of Cambridge.
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50861/
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Michal Minczuk
Cambridge Clinical Mitochondrial Research Group
6 months ago
Really interesting read from
#Beacon
for RD about their involvement in the
@lifearc.bsky.social
centres for
#raredisease
Read it here:
www.rarebeacon.org/blog/beacons...
@lilyfoundation.bsky.social
@robpitceathly.bsky.social
@taylorlabncl.bsky.social
@ritahorvath.bsky.social
@mrc-mbu.bsky.social
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Beacon's role in the LifeArc Translational Centres for Rare Disease - Beacon for rare diseases
This week's blog is written by our CEO, Rick Thompson. He discusses our role in the new LifeArc Translational Centres for Rare Disease.
https://www.rarebeacon.org/blog/beacons-role-in-the-lifearc-translational-centres-for-rare-disease/
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Michal Minczuk
Euromit-2026
7 months ago
Exciting News: Learn about the Speakers of Euromit 2026! We are happy to announce the amazing speakers for Euromit 2026, the leading congress on mitochondrial pathology.🌍✨ 📢 See the full list ! 👇
#euromit2026
#mitochondria
#science
#innovation
#angers
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Michal Minczuk
MRC MitoCluster
6 months ago
Looking forward to
#IMGC2025
Glasgow next month! MitoCluster will be delivering an
#ECR
Workshop on Mouse Models of
#Mitochondrial
DNA Disease, featuring cluster lead
@robpitceathly.bsky.social
and investigators Carlo Viscomi,
@jim-ca.bsky.social
, and
@mitogene.bsky.social
🐁
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Michal Minczuk
Euromit-2026
8 months ago
🌍Euromit 2026 is coming to Angers!🌍 ✨The international congress dedicated to mitochondrial research, will take place in France, at the Centre des Congrès of Angers. from May 31 to June 4, 2026! ✨ 📢 Stay informed by following this page and get ready for an exceptional scientific experience! 🚀🔬
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REGISTRATION OPEN for
@faseborg.bsky.social
Meeting on Mechanisms of Mitochondrial DNA Mutation and Repair | June 1 - 5, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee. Apply before it is too late:
events.faseb.org/event/mitoch...
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7 months ago
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Michal Minczuk
Agnel Sfeir
7 months ago
If you are interested in mitochondria, Nashville is the place to be June 1-5. Check out this FASEB meeting. Please RT.
events.faseb.org/event/mitoch...
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