Mitochondrial Medicine Program Patient Stories

The D’Aria family lost their daughter, Giuliana, to a serious form of mitochondrial disease. Their story highlights the importance of funding research.

Matthew, 46, and Joshua, 42, are brothers who participate in studies that may lead to new treatments for their condition, mitochondrial disease.

Patrick is cared for at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for mitochondrial disease. His parents have become committed supporters of research.

Specialists at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia diagnosed Lincoln, 5, with mitochondrial disease and constantly personalize his care. 

Juliet is the first patient in the world to be diagnosed with a rare form of mitochondrial disease. The breakthrough discovery led to the diagnosis of 80 additional patients worldwide.