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Biologist and Father Dedicated to Daughter’s Cure
Beacon StoriesAfter Allison’s diagnosis with Usher syndrome type 3, her dad, Jeff Libby, wanted to do everything he could to find her a cure. As a biologist, Jeff started searching for organizations researching blinding diseases like Allison’s, and he found the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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The Foundation in the News
Funds to support advancement of two clinical trials through proof of concept: NPI-001 for retinitis pigmentosa in Usher syndrome and NPI-002 to slow cataract progression.
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Over Thirty Presentations Highlighted during the 2022 Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit
Eye On the Cure Research NewsIn its seventh year, the Retinal Cell & Gene Therapy Innovation Summit featured 34 presentations from industry experts from around the world.
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Passionate Professional Outreach Volunteer Helping Newly Diagnosed
Beacon StoriesJim has always been avid about giving back to others, even after he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. And in the last few years, he’s begun working with the Foundation to help eye care professionals in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area provide vital resources for their patients with retinal diseases.
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Luxa Doses First Participant in Clinical Trial of RPE Stem Cells for Dry AMD Patients
Eye On the Cure Research NewsThe company’s RPESC-RPE cell product is composed of progenitor-stage RPE cells grown from human eyes donated to eye banks.
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Beacon Stories
Mark Erelli has been a professional musician for the past twenty-three years. He’s always used songwriting to express himself. Since being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, he’s needed music more than ever.
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Foundation Insights Forum – May 13, 2022
Insights ForumThe Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide a recording and full transcript of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The call took place on May 13, 2022.
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ProQR’s Sepofarsen Improves Vision Significantly for Girl with LCA10
Eye On the Cure Research NewsHowever, the Phase 2/3 Illuminate trial for sepofarsen didn’t meet its endpoints at 12 months
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AGTC’s XLRP Gene Therapy Performs Well in Extension of Phase 2 Clinical Trial
Eye On the Cure Research NewsThe three-month results support the planned launch of the company’s Phase 2/3 Vista trial
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Enhanced Implantable Miniature Telescope Moving into Clinical Trial for AMD Patients
Eye On the Cure Research NewsThe device is designed for people with late-stage AMD who have no treatment options
