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Statement from Ben Yerxa, PhD, about Paralympian Becca Meyers
Foundation NewsThe 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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Nanoscope Therapeutics Launches Phase 2b Clinical Trial for Optogenetic Therapy
Research NewsWhile the trial is for people with RP, the company hopes it will also benefit people with other retinal degenerative diseases
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BioBonds in New York Times: Ask Congress to Support Biomedical Research for Treatments and Cures
In the PressKaren Petrou invented a new funding model for curing blindness. Proposed legislation aims to apply it to medical research more generally.
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Research News
The company is planning a late-stage trial for its achromatopsia (CNGB3) gene therapy.
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Foundation News
This June 30th exclusive conversation and acoustic performance by Grammy-nominated rocker Grace Potter will raise awareness and funds to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Biogen’s Phase 3 Clinical Trial for its Choroideremia Gene Therapy Doesn’t Meet Endpoints
Research NewsAdditional results from the trial will be reported at a future scientific meeting
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Two Blind Brothers Hosts Foundation Fighting Blindness Virtual Gala "Night for Sight"
Foundation NewsThis virtual event on June 24, featuring entertainment from Sheryl Crow, will raise awareness and funds to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host National Virtual VisionWalk
Foundation NewsThe Spring Virtual VisionWalk on June 12th will raise awareness and fund research finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
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Investigators Report Partial Vision Restoration for One Patient in Optogenetic Therapy Trial
Research NewsThe gene-agnostic approach is designed to restore some vision to people with advanced vision loss
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New Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Boost Clinical Research for Treatments and Cures
Research NewsThe bill would provide loans to therapy developers ready to launch clinical trials for a broad range of conditions including eye diseases.
