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Opus Genetics Appoints Jennifer Hunt Chief Development Officer
Biopharma clinical development veteran to propel Opus’ AAV-based gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases toward patients.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host VISIONS 2022 Conference
Press ReleasesThe national conference will be held on June 17–18, featuring sessions with the latest research advancements, practical adapting and thriving, and an opportunity to connect with the blind and low vision community.
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world’s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases, will host an online continuing medical education (CME and COPE) course on inherited retinal disease gene therapies on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
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Foundation Podcasts
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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Foundation Summit Highlights Robust Growth in Commercial Development for Retinal Disease Therapies
Foundation NewsThe Foundation’s Investing in Cures Summit (ICS), held on April 2, 2022, in Half Moon Bay, California, convened 175 researchers, industry executives, and constituents to present and discuss the expanding and accelerating commercial development of emerging therapies for retinal degenerative diseases.
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Press Releases
Trial recruitment is enabled by the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ patient registry, My Retina Tracker® Registry, which includes genetic and vision information for more than 20,000 people with inherited retinal diseases.
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Clearside Biomedical Appoints Benjamin R. Yerxa, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors
The Foundation in the NewsIndustry Veteran Brings Broad Ophthalmology Research & Development Expertise.
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The March 6th virtual event will raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
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Foundation Insights Forum – January 27, 2022
Insights ForumThe 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 January 27, 2022.
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Press Releases
Commitment to expand translational research acceleration program and fund career development award.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Promotes Jason Menzo to President and Chief Operating Officer
Press ReleasesNoteworthy Foundation executive increases role within organization.
