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Sep 13, 2022
Foundation Fighting Blindness Makes Key Appointments to Leadership Team
Foundation NewsSeveral executives promoted to continue the advancement of the Foundation’s notable research and philanthropic efforts.
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Sep 8, 2022
Iveric Bio’s Zimura for Advanced Dry AMD Meets Endpoint in Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial
Research NewsThe company plans to seek FDA approval for the emerging therapy in first quarter of 2023
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Aug 25, 2022
Belite Bio Launching Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Stargardt Disease Drug
Research NewsThe company’s drug is designed to reduce accumulation of toxins that cause vision loss.
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Aug 11, 2022
ProQR Seeking to Partner Ophthalmic Programs
Research NewsThe company is halting its clinical programs for LCA10 and USH2A as it seeks a new partner
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Aug 10, 2022
Research NewsFunding for the new grants was made possible by Foundation’s strong donor base and philanthropic partners
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Jul 29, 2022
Progress toward a stem cell–based therapy for blindness
In the PressA multi-institutional effort led by researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine is taking steps to develop an effective technique to regenerate photoreceptors cells and restore sight in people with vision disorders.
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Jul 25, 2022
Research NewsThe emerging therapy is designed to restore vision for people with advanced retinal degenerative diseases
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Jul 22, 2022
Apellis’ Treatment for Advanced Dry AMD to Receive Priority Review from FDA
Research NewsThere are currently no FDA-approved therapies for geographic atrophy (GA), the advanced form of dry AMD.
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Jul 21, 2022
RD Fund Announces New Chair, and Expansion of Board of Directors
In the PressRD Fund Board member and seasoned ophthalmology leader Adrienne Graves, PhD, appointed chair. Ophthalmology luminaries Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, Catherine Bowes Rickman, PhD, and José-Alain Sahel, MD, to join the board.
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Jul 14, 2022
Endogena Launches Clinical Trial of Therapy to Activate Stem Cells in RP Patients’ Retinas
Research NewsThe emerging treatment is gene-agnostic.