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Events
Jul 17, 2026
Bringing energy to the Hamptons On July 15th, Countdown hosted an intimate gathering in the Hamptons — bringing together a small, remarkable community for an afternoon centered on mitochondrial health and the science of…
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COUNTDOWN INSIDERS
Jul 14, 2026
Wild Salmon with Garlic Kale & Black Seed, from Tricia Williams At Countdown, we believe great nutrition shouldn’t feel like a compromise. So this month, we’re turning to someone who has spent her career…
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Press & News
Jul 09, 2026
Most skincare research focuses on the surface. collagen, hydration, barrier function. Young Goose goes a layer deeper, down to the mitochondria powering those processes in the first place — and it’s exactly why our…
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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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Wellness & Living
Jun 16, 2026
Your Summer Reading List, The Energy Edition Books that support your cellular energy It’s beach season — which means it’s also the season of stacking up books you’ve been meaning to read, packing them…
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Voices
May 31, 2026
Spotlight: Nathalie Niddam Nathalie Niddam, holistic nutritionist and longevity educator, is dedicated to helping us all live joyful and vibrant lives well into our 50s, 60s, and beyond. She shares strategies—from health tech, to…
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Voices
May 31, 2026
Spotlight: Dr. Taz Bhatia, MD Dr. Taz Bhatia is a double board-certified integrative medicine physician, founder of CentreSpringMD, and founder of hol+. A nationally recognized expert in holistic and functional medicine, she has dedicated…
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Voices
May 27, 2026
Spotlight: Cristy Balcells Cristy Balcells is a tireless advocate, nurse by training, mom to a beautiful daughter with Mito, and global patient engagement lead at UCB Biopharma. She is a community creator, with an advanced degree…
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Voices
May 21, 2026
Spotlight: Anastasia Khodzhaeva Anastasia Khodzhaeva is a biologist, biohacker, and entrepreneur who began her career in biomedical research before co-founding Young Goose — the first biohacking skincare brand. As co-founder and co-CEO, she has…
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Science & Research
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 Disease &…
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Voices
May 14, 2026
Spotlight: Gina Tash Gina Tash is the co-founder and COO of My Therapist Says, a viral media brand that blends humor with real insights on mental health, relationships, and modern life. She helped grow…
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Voices
May 11, 2026
Spotlight: Kimberly Washington Kimberly Washington is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and technology leader focused on advancing healthcare through AI, space biology, and innovation. As Co-Founder and CEO of Deep Space Biology, she leads the development of…
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Voices
May 08, 2026
Spotlight: Erika Aquino Erika Aquino is a global angel investor, strategic advisor, and advocate for inclusive innovation. Born in the Philippines, she invests in early-stage startups across wellness, education, sustainability, and the future of…
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Voices
May 04, 2026
Spotlight: Natalie Yivgi-Ohana, PhD Natalie Yivgi-Ohana, PhD., is the Co-Founder & CEO of Minovia Therapeutics and a member of Countdown’s Scientific & Medical Advisory Board. A biochemist with over two decades of experience in mitochondrial research, she is…
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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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Events
Feb 24, 2026
Raising funds to advance high-impact mitochondrial research with applications across rare disease, neurodegeneration, and healthspan ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Countdown For A Cure (CFAC) hosted its third annual Evening of Energy…
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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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Voices
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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Voices
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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Voices
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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Voices
Jan 08, 2026
Meet Martin Picard, PhD, a mitochondrial psychobiologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Chair of Energy and Health at the Columbia Aging Center, and a member of our Scientific & Medical Advisory Board. Dr.…
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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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Events
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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Voices
Oct 23, 2025
Meet Colwyn Headley, PhD, and Nirosha J. Murugan, PhD—two members of our Scientific & Medical Advisory Board who see mitochondrial function not just as one part of the puzzle, but the thread connecting it…
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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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Partners
Oct 06, 2025
The November 2025 issue of Medicine + Doctors (Modern Luxury) features an intimate look at the personal journey and mission behind Countdown For A Cure, spotlighting founder Mitzi Solomon and science-backed supplement, Tru Niagen, with mentions…
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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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Science & Research
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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Science & Research
Aug 25, 2025
We All Have Mitochondria. Mitochondria exist in nearly every cell of the human body. It’s responsible for creating 90% of the energy you need to sustain life and support organ function. The quality of…
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Voices
Aug 21, 2025
These are the words of our founder, Mitzi Solomon children, sharing what it’s like when mitochondrial dysfunction affects the person you love most. When mitochondria don’t function properly, energy, health, and daily life can…
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Science & Research
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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Science & Research
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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Press & News
May 01, 2025
The May 2025 issue of The Atlantan (Modern Luxury) features dedicated “On the Scene” coverage highlighting the Charity & Social Datebook Gala, celebrating Cover Star and Founder of Countdown For A Cure Mitzi Solomon, the…
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Wellness & Living
Apr 21, 2025
Published in The New York Times, cardiologist Eric Topol discusses how advances in aging science are shifting the focus from reversing aging to predicting and preventing major age-related diseases. While experimental approaches like cell…
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Press & News
Apr 01, 2025
The April 2025 issue of The Atlantan (Modern Luxury) features coverage highlighting the success and momentum of the 2025 Evening of Energy Gala.
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Science & Research
Mar 31, 2025
A Technique That May Create A New Field of Medicine Published by The Economist, the article explores the emerging field of mitochondrial transplants, in which healthy mitochondria—the energy-producing organelles of cells—are transferred into damaged…
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Press & News
Mar 13, 2025
Countdown For A Cure was featured by SocialAtlanta for the Evening of Energy 2025 gala at The St. Regis Atlanta. Hosted by Co-Founders Mitzi Solomon and Jeff Solomon, the event brought together more than…
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Events
Feb 20, 2025
You made it possible! Our 2025 Evening of Energy Gala at The St. Regis Atlanta was nothing short of extraordinary. Together, we lit up the night with purpose and brought community, science, and hope…
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