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Foundation Fighting Blindness Launches Chapter Program Rebrand
The program honors Lulie Gund and her legacy and commitment to the Foundation’s Chapter community.
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Course Title: Clinical Trials of Emerging Therapies for Retinal Degeneration Patients: Hope and Opportunities
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Dr Daniel C. Chung appointed as Chief Medical Officer of SparingVision
Former Spark Therapeutics head of ophthalmic medical affairs, responsible for the development and approval of Luxturna™, to lead development of SparingVision’s proprietary asset, SPVN06, and further pipeline development
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Foundation Insights Forum – January 29, 2021
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide an audio recording and full transcripts of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The call took place on January 29, 2021.
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Renowned Pioneers in Ophthalmology Join SparingVision’s Scientific Advisory Board
Development of lead asset SPVN06 to further benefit from high-level Clinical Advisory Board
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In honor of Rare Disease Day, this February 28th virtual event will raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
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Round was led by Sofinnova Investments with participation from Abingworth, Lightstone Ventures and all existing investors.
Company expands board of directors and plans to build out team.
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This December 17th exclusive conversation and acoustic performance by Kodi Lee of America’s Got Talent will raise awareness and funds to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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End Blindness 2020 Award Winners include Five Foundation-Funded Investigators
Live stream ceremony will include Art Garfunkel, Diane Schuur, and Margaret Atwood. A tribute will also be made to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Mr. Ginsberg brings twenty-five years of rare disease corporate development, finance, strategy, and investment leadership experience.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Launches ShopFightingBlindness.org
This official store offers branded apparel and merchandise designed to spread awareness and raise funds for the Foundation’s mission.
