Our mission
Our mission is to transform the understanding of mitochondrial health and disease, leading to better diagnoses and treatments that enhance quality of human life; ultimately transforming healthcare by integrating mitochondrial health into routine care.Our vision
Become a Global Hub for Mitochondrial Research, Innovation, and Clinical Translation, providing our members and partners with access and opportunities to further the Mitochondrial medicine and improve the quality of life for all.The Mitochondrial Innovation Initiative (MITO2i) was established as an Institutional Strategic Initiative (ISI) at the University of Toronto in March 2020. The creation of MITO2i was based on the fundamental problem that the role of mitochondria in health and disease is poorly understood, and there is a lack of biomarkers and treatments for mitochondria disease and diseases with underlying mitochondrial dysfunction.
The relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and severe mitochondrial disease has long been known. More recent research has established links to a broad range of neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders. This is a game-changer. Unveiling how mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in multiple diseases will transform medical diagnoses, technologies, and drug delivery systems, leading to a paradigm shift in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. MITO2i delivers a collaborative hub that engages all stakeholders in advancing science in the field of mitochondrial medicine & research.
MITO2i is a network of researchers, clinicians, patients, trainees, and external organizations whose main goal is to move research into the clinic where it will have an impact on patients’ lives. MITO2i enables interdisciplinary breakthrough research, encourages patient engagement, and enables clinical translation.
Core Activities
We bring together a network of researchers, clinicians, patients and advocates, academic institutions, NGOs and industry partners working together with a common mission.
ADVANCING RESEARCH INNOVATION & TREATMENT
WHERE WE’RE GOING
BUILDING AWARENESS IN MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH, DISEASE & RESEARCH
BUILDING CAPACITY AMONG TODAY'S LEADERS
ADVANCING RESEARCH INNOVATION & TREATMENT
Through Innovation Grants MITO2i will promote interdisciplinary collaboration to transform and innovate the field of mitochondrial medicine and research.
We focus on training the next generation of mitochondrial research leaders by building capacity among trainees and established researchers and clinicians in advancing its interdisciplinary and patient-oriented approach to mitochondrial medicine.
At Mitochondrial Innovation Initiative, we provide a wide range of opportunities. We offer symposiums, workshops, podcasts, and an annual conference to promote collaboration, community integration and to offer a chance for national, local and international leaders, patients and advocates, and trainees to come together and exchange knowledge.
