Copper(less) Committee
MIA's scientific advisory body, established March 2021. A multidisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, pharmacists and families working pro bono.
Mission
The Copper(less) Committee was established in March 2021 as the scientific advisory body of MIA. Its founding purpose was to develop the first dosing plan for human use for the exceptional treatment with elesclomol-copper (Es-Cu) for Menkes patients.
The committee comprises scientists, researchers, medical doctors, pharmacometricians, pharmacists, chemists, biologists and family members. All serve on a pro bono basis.
Elesclomol-Copper (Es-Cu) Exceptional Treatments
The committee develops and oversees the dosing plan for elesclomol-copper exceptional treatment for authorised patients — the first such protocol for human use.
Early Diagnosis Protocols
Developing and disseminating clinical protocols to improve early diagnosis of Menkes disease, including the bilingual brochure distributed to paediatricians worldwide.
Ongoing Research Projects
Members contribute to active research initiatives across genetics, pharmacology, biochemistry and clinical care.
Weekly Scientific Meetings
The committee meets every Friday at 16:00 CET to review cases, discuss treatment options and coordinate new initiatives.
Early Diagnosis Brochure
Produced by the Copper(less) Committee — available in English
Rules of Procedure
Internal operating rules of the Copper(less) Committee (signed)
NPP-Menkes — Free Treatment Program
Named-Patients Program with Elesclomol-Copper. 9 children treated in Spain and Switzerland. Treatment provided completely free of charge.
Committee Members
Dr. Nina Horn
Kennedy Center, Copenhagen
Professor Francesc Palau
Chair
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona
Professor Michael Petris
University of Missouri, School of Medicine
Professor Elisabeth de Lange
Leiden University
Dr. James Sacchettini
Texas A&M University, USA
Dr. Raphaël Rodriguez (FRSC)
Institut Curie, Paris, France
Merce Capdevila
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Dr. Vishal Gohil
Texas A&M University, USA
MD Natalia Serrano
Engrail Therapeutics
MD Elena Godoy
Hospital Materno-Infantil de Málaga, Spain
Dr. Prachi Trivedi
Texas A&M University, USA
Dr. Julian Mercer
Deakin University, Melbourne
Bibudhendra Sarkar
SickKids Hospital, Toronto
Professor Joseph Standing
UCL Institute of Child Health
Svetlana Lutsenko
Johns Hopkins University, USA
Victor Mangas
University of Valencia, Spain
Christos Papageorgiou
University of Missouri, USA
Denis Broun
Menkes International
Aurora Mateos
Secretary
Menkes International Association