About Mitochondrial Research Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Mitochondrial Research Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University was established on the basis of Anhui Medical University and the Reproductive Medicine Center of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University. The team has been conducting research on mitochondrial genetic disease blocking since 2012 and has opened the first special clinic for mitochondrial genetic disease fertility counseling in China in 2018.
At present, the team has developed and optimized a new mitochondrial DNA heterogeneity detection method, and established the country’s first preimplantation mitochondrial genetics detection (PGT-MT) technology platform.
We will bring Rare-disease knowledge into communities and Campuses: 1. Set up publicity display boards: Place display boards introducing the types, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of rare diseases at the entrances of community activity centers, main roads, etc. Attract the attention of residents and students with a vivid combination of text and pictures.
2. Health monitoring: Provide health-monitoring services at the event site, measuring basic indicators such as blood pressure and blood glucose.
3. Interactive photo-taking: Invite participants to take photos with event-themed stands and share them online. Participants can receive small gifts to increase the fun of the event.
4. Distribute publicity materials: Prepare easy-to-understand brochures about rare diseases, and arrange volunteers to distribute and explain the key content to residents and students.