“OHio, What a Night,” hosted by the CMT Research Foundation, is a special event dedicated to showcasing the groundbreaking advancements in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease research being done in the greater Columbus, Ohio, area.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear from Dr. Jerry Mendell, a leading expert in gene therapy, as he shares insights into the latest innovations and their potential to transform the CMT research space. Join us as we celebrate progress, deepen understanding, and unite in the fight against CMT.

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: Reception: 6:00 P.M. — Dinner & Program: 7:00 P.M.
Location: Vitria on the Square: 14 E 15th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
Price: $250 per person — Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For more information, please contact Anna Combes, VP of Philanthrophy, at [email protected].

Co-Chairs: Nanette Nardi and Michael Triplett, Ph.D.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jerry Mendell

Jerry R. Mendell, MD, is an advisor to the Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy  in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s and to Sarepta Therapeutics.

Host Committee

W. David Arnold, MD: U Missouri Next Gen Precision Health
Hollie & Scott Harper, Ph.D.: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Michael C. Isfort MD, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center
Kenny Morand, Ph.D.: Neucore Bio & Cincy Tech
Afrooz Rashnonejad, MSc, Ph.D.: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Zarife Sahenk, MD, Ph.D.: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Rachel Salzman, DVM: Armatus Bio
Michele & Kent Stahl: Ohio State University & CMT Activists
Lindsay Wallace, Ph.D.: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Presenting Sponsor

Nanette Nardi and Michael Triplett, Ph.D.

Full Moon Sponsor

Zarife Sahenk, MD, Ph.D.
The Stahl Family

Crescent Moon Sponsor