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Apr 27, 2021
Foundation Fighting Blindness Appoints Claire M. Gelfman, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer
Foundation NewsDr. Gelfman brings over twenty years of successful ophthalmic research and development experience to the Foundation executive team.
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Apr 26, 2021
SparingVision to Acquire Therapy for Resurrecting Dormant Cones for Vision Restoration
Research NewsThe gene-agnostic approach shows promise for people with late-stage RP and related diseases.
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Apr 12, 2021
Encouraging Early Report for Three Patients in LCA1-GUCY2D Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
Research NewsDevelopment of the emerging gene therapy is being funded by the Foundation’s RD Fund
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Apr 9, 2021
Foundation Invests $5.5 Million in Seven New Translational Research Projects
Research NewsProjects target a variety of conditions including: age-related macular degeneration, Stargardt disease, retinitis pigmentosa, and Usher syndrome type 3A
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Mar 30, 2021
Bionic Sight’s Optogenetic Therapy Enables Blind Patients to Detect Light and Motion in Early Trial
Research NewsThe approach holds potential for restoring vision to people with little or no vision
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Mar 24, 2021
ProQR’s RNA Therapy for USH2A Performs Well in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial
Research NewsThe company is planning two Phase 2/3 clinical trials for the treatment
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Mar 23, 2021
Foundation Fighting Blindness Launches Chapter Program Rebrand
Foundation NewsThe program honors Lulie Gund and her legacy and commitment to the Foundation’s Chapter community.
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Mar 16, 2021
Foundation’s No-Cost Program Increased Genetic Testing Rates for IRD Patients
Research NewsMore than 8,000 people have applied for genetic testing through the Foundation’s program
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Mar 2, 2021
Foundation NewsCourse Title: Clinical Trials of Emerging Therapies for Retinal Degeneration Patients: Hope and Opportunities
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Feb 17, 2021
A Eureka Moment for Paul Yang Boosts Advancement of Vision-Saving RP Drug
Research NewsHis latest Foundation grant is helping move the drug toward a clinical trial