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Press & News
Aug 18, 2026
Accomplished Healthcare, Nonprofit and Public Affairs Executive to Advance Countdown’s Mission to Accelerate Mitochondrial Science and Medicine ATLANTA, August 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Countdown, the global nonprofit accelerating mitochondrial science and medicine to…
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Press & News
Aug 06, 2026
Countdown Awards Research Grant to Advance Mitochondrial Transplantation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy James D. McCully, PhD, D.Sc (Hon) | Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Department of Cardiac Surgery at…
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Press & News
Jul 30, 2026
Our founder sat down with Haven Hathaway, Managing Editor of Hamptons Magazine, for “Power Source,” a feature exploring Mitzi’s personal health journey, why she founded Countdown, and how she’s bringing mitochondrial health into the…
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Press & News
Jul 29, 2026
Funding supports pioneering research to evaluate a novel approach designed to restore cellular energy and preserve muscle function, laying the foundation for a new generation of therapies across rare disease, chronic disease, and aging…
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Press & News
Jul 08, 2026
Countdown is proud to announce Julie Teer as its Chief Executive Officer, marking an exciting new chapter as the organization continues to accelerate its mission to transform the future of health through mitochondrial science.…
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Press & News
May 15, 2026
The cell has a mitochondrial repair system. We just funded the key. Dr. Elias Adriaenssens | Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) | Vienna, Austria Countdown Funding Pillars: Advanced Therapeutics & Frontier Innovation; Chronic…
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Press & News
Mar 25, 2026
The April 2026 issue of The Atlantan (Modern Luxury) features dedicated “On the Scene” coverage highlighting the success and momentum of the third annual Evening of Energy Gala. Read the Digital Edition
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Evening of Energy
Jan 23, 2026
Dr. Taz to Host Countdown for a Cure’s 2026 Evening of Energy Gala ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Taz Bhatia M.D., a nationally recognized integrative medicine physician, author, and founder of…
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Jan 22, 2026
The February 2026 issue of The Atlantan (Modern Luxury) features dedicated “On the Scene” coverage highlighting the Countdown For A Cure x ETRO Holiday Culinary Experience, an intimate celebration of fashion and philanthropy at The…
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Press & News
Jan 20, 2026
Educating, sharing, and bringing this science into everyday conversations is deeply meaningful to us. Mitochondria touch every system in the body, yet their role in chronic illness, burnout, aging, and prevention is still widely…
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Press & News
Jan 20, 2026
The co-founder of Countdown for a Cure, Mitzi Solomon founded the organization in 2024 after experiencing mitochondrial disease firsthand.
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Press & News
Jan 08, 2026
D’anne Cagle-Heckert, Market President and VP of Revenue & Brand Partnerships at Modern Luxury Media, and Mitzi Solomon, Founder of Countdown For A Cure, joined Atlanta News First to discuss the Charity & Social…
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Press & News
Jan 01, 2026
The annual issue of Charity & Social Datebook for 2026 (Modern Luxury) features the upcoming Evening of Energy Gala, taking place on February 7, 2026, at The St Regis Atlanta. Read the Digital Edition
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Press & News
Oct 15, 2025
Countdown For A Cure is honored and presented with the 2025 Modern Luxury Philanthropy Award, as a leading organization shaping a brighter future for Atlanta and beyond. Read the Digital Edition
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Press & News
Oct 03, 2025
The October 2025 issue of The Atlantan (Modern Luxury) features a high-profile “Save the Date” announcement for the 3rd Annual Evening of Energy Gala, signaling a major moment for Atlanta’s philanthropic calendar.
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Press & News
Aug 27, 2025
ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Countdown For A Cure, a foundation dedicated to accelerating mitochondrial research and medicine, today announced a $350,000 grant to Minovia Therapeutics Ltd., a clinical-stage company pioneering mitochondrial…
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Press & News
Jun 10, 2025
Protecting the powerhouse of the cell is a central mission of MAHA. Mitochondrial health is gaining visibility in political and wellness conversations tied to the MAHA movement. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. previously referenced mitochondria…
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Press & News
Jun 01, 2025
The June 2025 issue of The Atlantan (Modern Luxury) features dedicated “About Town” coverage highlighting the 2025 Charity & Social Datebook annual release party, which honored 2025 Cover Star, Mitzi Solomon, the Co-Founder and President of Countdown…
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Press & News
May 20, 2025
When these energy-giving organelles thrive, so do we In this article, published by Scientific American, Martin Picard, PhD—a Mitochondrial Psychobiologist at Columbia University, Chair of Energy and Health at the Columbia Aging Center, and a…
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Press & News
May 08, 2025
Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon-general nominee, has a lot in common with RFK Jr. The nomination of Dr. Casey Means for U.S. Surgeon General represents a definitive “MAHA” (Make America Healthy Again) shift within federal…
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