What We Do

Our Mission

MGFA is committed to finding a cure for myasthenia gravis and closely related disorders, improving treatment options, and providing information and support to people with myasthenia gravis through research, education, community programs, and advocacy.

Strategic Priorities

1. Create and implement a coordinated international research agenda/program to find a cure for myasthenia gravis and to improve the daily lives of individuals with myasthenia gravis by:

• Developing a consensus within the myasthenia gravis research community of the research priorities
• Communicating the priorities to the broader research community
• Leveraging research opportunities through public and private sector strategic partnerships
• Developing the next generation of researchers and clinicians

2. Create and implement a national fundraising program in support of:

• Research to find a cure and to improve diagnostic modalities and treatments
• Program development and delivery of patient and educational services

3. Create and implement a national communications program:

• To increase best practices sharing
• To increase awareness within the medical community
• To increase public awareness of myasthenia gravis
• To increase advocacy for the myasthenia gravis community

4. Strengthen the capacity of MGFA at all levels to meet its mission:

• Assure that MGFA's budget and other resources are sufficient and clearly aligned to accomplish the strategic plan
• Develop and implement capacity building initiatives enhancing delivery of programs and services at the national and local level
• Forge strategic partnerships with corporations to enhance fund development
• Build MGFA's net assets/reserve fund

The National office

Based in New York City, the National office conducts the day to day activities that are essential to achieve the Foundation Mission. The National office engages in patient advocacy activities, provides support to chapters, and funds research projects through Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Student Fellowships. Additional funding focuses on clinical trials and general research into the cause and cure of MG.

The National office receives calls from patients, family members and care givers from around the United States as well as across the world. Although staff cannot give medical advice, they can refer callers to local chapters and support groups as well as provide informational and educational materials either in print or through online access.