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The Foundation encourages individuals and teams from all scientific disciplines that have ideas geared toward eliminating inherited retinal degenerative diseases to apply to a grant or award program. Individuals from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and gender groups, as well as individuals with disabilities, are always encouraged to apply.
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Jan 5, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 59: Dr. Robert MacLaren
Dr. Robert MacLaren, a world-renowned retinal surgeon, clinical trial investigator, and research lab leader at the University of Oxford, talks to host Ben Shaberman about the successes and challenges in retinal gene therapy development and clinical trials, as well as advances in robotics for improving retinal surgery outcomes.
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Dec 15, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 58: Jason Comander
Jason Comander, Md, PhD, clinical researcher, surgeon, and director of the Inherited Retinal Disease Disorders Service at Mass Eye and Ear, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his administration of LUXTURNA gene therapy to RPE65 patients, his team’s re-analysis of vitamin A therapy for retinitis pigmentosa, and passion for retinal research and patient care.
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Dec 11, 2023
Known as antisense oligonucleotides, the treatments performed encouragingly in ProQR’s clinical trials
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VISIONS 2024, the global conference of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, is a one-of-a-kind event in which individuals who are visually impaired, and their families, have the opportunity to hear about exciting advancements in blindness research.
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Give Back Gift Guide
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Dec 4, 2023
The Inspiring Journey of an Endurance Athlete with Cone-Rod Dystrophy
Diagnosed with cone-rod dystrophy in his youth, Dan Berlin has defied all odds by becoming a global force in endurance sports and entrepreneurship. As an accomplished athlete, he has not only dominated marathons across the globe but also co-founded the Team See Possibilities organization, offering support to youth with blinding diseases.
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Dec 1, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 57: James Rath
James Rath, a renowned filmmaker and accessibility consultant, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his vision loss journey and travel documentary, Blindspots. The new streaming program, on CuriosityStream.com, follows James as he explores the globe in search of accessible adventures, remarkable blind personalities, and great food.
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Nov 29, 2023
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.
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Foundation Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (AIDE) Commitment
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is committed to providing and advancing accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of their disability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, religion, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristics that makes us unique, such as diverse cognitive skills and individual talents.