The Cure MKD Foundation

Cure MKD is the parent-led, global organization driving research to cure Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency and supporting families worldwide.

what we do

Our Mission

Relentlessly accelerating science and unifying the global ecosystem to move from symptom management to a definitive cure for everyone living with Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.

GABRIELA'S story

Our Inspiration

This mission was born from my daughter Gabriela’s battle with Mevalonic Aciduria, the most severe form of Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.

From a grueling three-month fight for her life in the hospital to ongoing hardships and frequent hospitalizations, Gabriela’s resilience revealed a hard truth: the status quo is not enough. Her journey is the heartbeat of this foundation and the reason we will not stop until we find a cure.

How We Will Deliver The Cure

The Action Platform

Powering Research

We take a global approach and invest in teams that have a proven track record of taking the science out of the lab and delivering it to real patients.

Unifying the Ecosystem

We act as the essential bridge, connecting patients, clinicians, researchers, regulators, and industry partners via standardized data, processes, and networks.

Driving Strategic Action

We move processes in parallel rather than one after another, leading to faster results.

MKD COMMUNITY

Support Cure MKD

There are numerous ways to get involved and help find a cure for Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.