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SMILE Foundation supports innovative research at MCRIThe SMILE (Supporting Medical Innovation for Life Enhancement) Foundation was launched in Sydney on 21 July. SMILE has been established by like-minded business people to support research into diagnosis, treatment and cures for rare childhood diseases and helps affected families. A/Professor David Thorburn, head of mitochondrial & metabolic research was one of three inaugural recipients of SMILE Foundation research awards. David and his team will receive $300,000 over three years to develop therapies for children with mitochondrial diseases. Mitochondrial disorders represent at least 80 different and rare genetic conditions. The most severe of these result in early death and neurodegenerative disease in children. David’s group aims to improve on current treatment strategies, quality of life and survival of children with these diseases.
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