The Mitochondrial Disease Biobank was established at Mayo Clinic in 2009. Its mission is to collect blood and tissue samples from patients with known or suspected mitochondrial diseases and their family members, with the aim of advancing research that leads to improved medical care for people with mitochondrial disorders.

The Mitochondrial Disease Biobank provides researchers from Mayo Clinic and other institutions with mitochondrial disease specimens and statistical information. Knowledge gleaned from examining donated samples or reviewing biobank information is shared among investigators to advance research through collaboration.