Videos

Family stories, educational resources and event recordings related to Menkes disease.

Marco, the only child in the world in pioneering therapy against Menkes syndrome
Family Story

Marco, the only child in the world in pioneering therapy against Menkes syndrome

Marco is the first child in the world with an exceptional treatment for Menkes ultra-rare disease. A 20-month-old boy with a pioneering copper-based therapy.

YouTube

Introduction to Menkes (in Spanish)
Educational

Introduction to Menkes (in Spanish)

An introduction to Menkes disease in Spanish — its genetic basis, symptoms and current treatment options.

YouTube

Menkes kinky hair syndrome
Educational

Menkes kinky hair syndrome

Educational video on Menkes kinky hair syndrome — clinical features, diagnosis and pathophysiology.

YouTube

The Menkes disease symptoms
Educational

The Menkes disease symptoms

A clinical overview of the symptoms of Menkes disease, produced for healthcare professionals and families.

Vimeo

Reference

Menkes Syndrome — The National Institute of Health

The NIH National Library of Medicine entry and educational material on Menkes syndrome.

NIH / NLM

Baker's Diagnosis of Menkes Disease
Family Story

Baker's Diagnosis of Menkes Disease

A family's account of receiving a Menkes disease diagnosis. Shared by The DeMeyers family.

The DeMeyers Family

Menkes Disease: Finding Help & Hope
Documentary

Menkes Disease: Finding Help & Hope

Documentary video by The Menkes Foundation (USA) — families finding help and hope after a Menkes diagnosis.

The Menkes Foundation

Yusuf Hamied — MIA Godparent
Events

Yusuf Hamied — MIA Godparent

Yusuf Hamied, philanthropist and CEO of CIPLA therapeutics, speaks as a Godparent of the Menkes International Association.

YouTube

Carlos Alvarez — MIA Godparent
Events

Carlos Alvarez — MIA Godparent

Carlos Alvarez, acclaimed Spanish baritone, speaks as a Godparent of the Menkes International Association.

YouTube

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