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Foundation Fighting Blindness Appoints Richele Donat, SPHR, as Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Donat brings over twenty years of successful human resource leadership experience to the Foundation executive team
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The Eye on the Cure Podcast from the Foundation Fighting Blindness provides science information, news, and insights from the world of vision and retinal diseases. The podcasts are hosted by Ben Shaberman, senior director scientific outreach, and often include conversations with guests from the research and vision communities.
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Covid Revealed What Science Can Do When Funding is Found
‘In some ways, the pandemic ought to make us all feel more upbeat about the long-term future of medical research.’
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RD Fund Appoints Tony Adamis, MD to Board of Directors
The RD Fund announces the appointment of Anthony (Tony) Adamis, MD, to its board of directors.
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Initial programs will focus on treatments for rare pediatric blinding conditions. Company formed to advance the work of scientific cofounders Dr. Jean Bennett, Junwei Sun and Dr. Eric Pierce.
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Course Title: A Review and Comparison of Different Forms of Age-Related and Inherited Macular Degenerations
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This September 16th celebratory episode features the world premiere of “Dis Education” – an original collaboration by Lachi and Apl.de.Ap.
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Foundation Insights Forum – August 12, 2021
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide a recording and full transcript of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The call took place on August 12, 2021.
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Pediatric Ophthalmologists Target Inherited Retinal Diseases
New opportunities continue to develop in an evolving landscape.
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Statement from Ben Yerxa, PhD, about Paralympian Becca Meyers
The Foundation believes that all people with disabilities should receive the accommodations necessary for their inclusion in all facets of society, especially when an individual may be unfamiliar with the area.
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BioBonds in New York Times: Ask Congress to Support Biomedical Research for Treatments and Cures
Karen Petrou invented a new funding model for curing blindness. Proposed legislation aims to apply it to medical research more generally.
