#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, producing the energy we need to live. So it’s no surprise that problems with mitochondria have severe effects on the body. One of these is Barth Syndrome, a failure of the immune, skeletal and cardiac systems. Dr. Hilary Vernon researches mitochondria to discover possible treatment options for Barth Syndrome.

Learn more about Dr. Vernon at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/results/directory/profile/4204569/hilary-vernon