San Diego Vision Connection

Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness San Diego Chapter for a special Vision Connection at the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center at UC San Diego. This special Vision Connection is presented by the Foundation Fighting Blindness San Diego Chapter in collaboration with UC San Diego.

Hear directly from leading researchers and physicians about advances in retinal disease research, genetics, and potential treatments. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with the local vision-loss community and learn more about the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

Featured Speakers

Radha Ayyagari, PhD
Understanding Retinal Degenerations: From Genetic Cause to Cure

Karl Wahlin, PhD
Exploring Endogenous Cell Reprogramming and Regeneration to Restore Vision

Christopher Toomey, MD, PhD
Drusen Formation in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Shyamanga Borooah, PhD, MBBS, FRCP(Edin), FRCSEd, FRCOphth
Saving Vision: Novel Pathways to Treat Genetic Eye Disease

Special Remarks:
Christopher Girkin, MD, MSPH
Interim Chair

Whether you are living with a retinal disease, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in the latest vision research, we invite you to join us for this informative community event.

For more information, please contact Xavier at XGarcia@FightingBlindness.org.

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