Recent Foundation Releases
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Karen Petrou Appointed as Board Chair of the Foundation Fighting Blindness
David Brint retires after eight years of distinguished service; Petrou to lead effective July 1, 2024.
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Advancing Research Solutions for PRPH2-Associated Retinal Diseases.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host VISIONS 2024 Conference
The global conference, held on June 21–22, is dedicated to fostering connection, learning, and empowerment for individuals and families impacted by blinding diseases.
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Empowering Healthcare Providers and Patients with Genetic Testing and Genetic Counseling Solutions
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Foundation Fighting Blindness To Host Annual 2024 Gala Night for Sight
The May 9th gala will raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Collaboration will add a new multi-gene cohort of patients living with inherited retinal diseases. Data insights from the new study cohort will inform the future clinical trial design for BlueRock’s pipeline of cell therapies for treating blindness.
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The May 9th gala will raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
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The free, online event on March 20, 2024, will feature presentations from Rachel Huckfeldt, MD, PhD, Mass Eye and Ear, and Rachelle Lin, OD, Ketchum University.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Launches GYROS, a Natural History Study for People with Gyrate Atrophy
Gyrate atrophy is an inherited retinal disease—causing progressive vision loss. GYROS results will help researchers design clinical trials for an emerging gyrate atrophy gene therapy.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Appoints Jeff Klaas as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Klaas brings over twenty years of experience to lead strategies aimed at elevating engagement and revenue.