
Fuel the Future of Mitochondrial Medicine
Your gift to UMDF today helps fund groundbreaking research, advocate for federal funding, and train the next generation of experts. Together, we can bring hope to families fighting mitochondrial disease.
Give now and double your impact!
All gifts matched up to $25,000 until June 1!

“Our daughter, Rachael, was a sweet, loving, compassionate child, whose life was tragically cut short by Leigh syndrome – one of the mitochondrial diseases to which Dr. Iyer has dedicated so much of her life’s work.
We know that the only way we’ll find treatments and cures is through the UMDF’s efforts to empower passionate professionals like Dr. Iyer – be it by directly funding research, educating healthcare providers, or as in this case, unlocking federal dollars through advocacy.
That’s why the Rachael Albertson Family Research Fund is matching all gifts – up to the first $25,000 – made by June 1, 2025.
Thank you for joining us in this fight!”
- The Albertsons
Help Turn Research Into Cures

Dr. Shilpa Iyer's life-changing work in mitochondrial disease research began with a single conversation at a UMDF conference.
Your support makes these moments possible—fueling science, advocacy,
and hope.