This is an update as of June 2025 on the research project funded by Silvey Family Foundation and Team Titin. This research is being conducted by Jennifer Roggenbuck, MS, CGC, Professor of Neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, along with collaborators at The University of Arizona. “Harmful changes in the TTN gene … Read more
At Team Titin, our mission is clear: supporting individuals and families affected by titin (TTN)-related muscle and heart disorders through connection, care, advocacy, and research. 2024 has been an incredible year of growth, achievements, and impactful initiatives that brought us closer to our goal of improving lives and advancing treatments. Here’s a recap of what … Read more
Dr. Sarkozy and Prof. Baranello’s project update November 2024 [Stuttgart, Pine Brook, November 8, 2024] – ZNM – Zusammen Stark! e.V., in collaboration with Team Titin, is pleased to share the encouraging one-year results of the TREATIN project (Trial REAdiness for tiTIN-related centronuclear myopathies). Led by Dr Anna Sarkozy and Prof Giovanni Baranello from Great … Read more
Team Titin and The Silvey Family Foundation are funding research to understand how harmful changes in the TTN gene affect muscle function in the heart and body. This research is being conducted by Jennifer Roggenbuck, MS, CGC, Professor of Neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, along with collaborators at The University of … Read more
The titinopathies were featured in the May 2024 MDA Quest magazine. Here’s an excerpt from the article: “Can you tell us about titinopathies and the gene that causes them? We currently know of more than 10 different muscle disease types in the group of titinopathies, which can cause disorders both severe and mild, from prenatal … Read more
April 2, 2024 by Holger Fischer and Sarah Foye ZNM – Zusammen Stark! e.V., Team Titin and the Foye Family have joined forces to better understand muscle diseases caused by changes in the TTN gene, which are called titinopathies. A joint grant of 50,000 Euros has been awarded to Dr Anna Sarkozy, MD, PhD and … Read more
As people focus on wellness in the New Year please enjoy this story about how one child with titinopathy found wellness and happiness doing adaptive fencing.
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