Shayla Hammock, living with CMT1A

I inherited CMT1A through my family, although I was unaware of what was affecting me until I was seven years old.  As a baby, I was unable to lift my head at the same time as my peers and it took me a little longer to learn to walk.  In fact, it seemed like every...

Living with Muscle Weakness is Not Rare to Me

Krista Allison, living with CMT4J I was born with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and my symptoms started to appear about 12-months-old when I began to learn to walk. Since the age of 15, I have had roughly 12 foot surgeries to correct foot abnormalities, although I...

Maximiliano Barrientos Joins CMT Research Foundation

The CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF), a non-profit focused solely on delivering treatments and cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease* is pleased to announce that Maximiliano Barrientos has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Barrientos is a Co-founder, Investor and CFO...