CMT Gene Explorer App
New App released The CMT Gene Explorer is an educational app for iPad targeting early career neurologists, medical trainees and clinicians looking to further understand the genetic basis of CMT. Read more
Curtin University Survey
Curtin University Transportation of Children with Disabilities Survey Previous research in other countries has found that parents struggle to transport their child with a disability for a variety of reasons. If this relates to your situation, you are invited to participate in an Australian [...]
Professor Robert Ouvrier Honoured
Our very good CMTAA friend, Professor Robert Ouvrier, has been awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in today's Australia Day Honours. His citation reads: "for eminent service to medicine, particularly to the discipline of paediatric neurology, through pioneering efforts in neuromuscular research, [...]
Emeritus Professor Robert Ouvrier
The CMTAA congratulates Emeritus Professor Robert Ouvrier on being acknowledged by The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Emeritus Professor Robert Ouvrier has been a long-standing friend and supporter of the CMTAA. Back in the early 90's when we were known as the CMT [...]
Children’s research extended to Regional NSW
A significant benefit for children participating in this trial is that they will be at the forefront of clinical research. Children will be involved in a unique experimental treatment that is being extended to include regional NSW areas. Dr. Amy Sman is currently conducting [...]
Research Studies in Melbourne and Sydney
An opportunity to assist researchers through participating in research studies for children in Melbourne and Sydney and a research study for adults in Sydney. Melbourne Children's Neurosciences Centre, The Royal Children's Hospital, is seeking children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 years of age [...]
Foot problems in children with CMT
The Institute for Neuromuscular Research studied the timing and progression of foot and ankle changes in 81 children with genetically confirmed Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) and determined their impact on motor function and walking ability. Read more
