Educational Series for Genetic Counselors: Introduction to the Series: A Tour of the MitochondrionDr. Kuo, MD

Mitochondrial disease is everywhere in medicine, often hiding in plain sight yet shaping the clinical course of patients we see every day. This presentation aims to build a practical framework for understanding mitochondrial disorders as genetic conditions of energy production and intermediary metabolism. Participants will learn to identify key mitochondrial pathways and core features, examine how the pathophysiology of mitochondrial dysfunction maps onto the physical manifestations genetic counselors actually see, and recognize when mitochondrial conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis.