Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
Jeffrey Megown is an experienced professional currently serving as the Branch Leader at the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association since 2012. Prior to this role, Jeffrey held various positions at National Computer Systems from 1994 to 2006, including Software Quality Specialist and several technical support roles. Earlier experience includes work as a Maintenance Technician at JPM, Inc. and a Security Sergeant at the same company, as well as a Psychiatric Technician at St. Luke's Methodist Hospital. Additionally, Jeffrey contributed to the USDA, APHIS, PPQ, identifying Iowa's first Gypsy Moth infestation. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mount Mercy University, with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, alongside various educational experiences in the medical field, including EMT certification.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
Mission Our mission is to generate the resources to find a cure, to create awareness, and to improve the quality of life for those affected by Charcot-Marie-Tooth. The time is now: Our vision is a world without CMT! Description Charcot-Marie-Tooth, or CMT, is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy and is found worldwide among all races and ethnic groups. Discovered in 1886 by three physicians, Jean-Martin Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth, CMT affects an estimated 2.8 million people. General Information The CMTA is a 501(C)(3)nonprofit organization founded in 1983 whose goals are patient support, public education, promotion of research and ultimately the treatment and cure of CMT. A voluntary Board of Directors governs the CMTA. The Medical Advisory Board of the CMTA consists of over 50 clinical and research medical professionals. This international group of men and women are noted CMT experts in neurology, genetics, orthopedic surgery, physiatry, physical therapy and podiatry. The CMTA currently has more than 20,000 patients and families, supportive friends, and medical professionals in its database.