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Consortium Genetically Tests 40 Percent of People in Israel with IRDs
Research NewsPatient benefits from genetic testing for IRDs include confirmation of their clinical diagnosis, identification of the disease inheritance pattern and risk for other family members, and determination of human studies for emerging therapies that may be appropriate for them.
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Beacon Stories
Shawn was diagnosed with Usher syndrome at a young age. Shawn now stays involved with the blind community and participates in his local blind hockey league. In his own words, he shares his journey at the Toyota-USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival.
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RSS feeds are a great way to stay up-to-date with new features on our site. Here’ show to use them!
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How Davida Regained Her Speed with Guide Dog Chubb
Beacon StoriesIn honor of National Guide Dog Month this September, Davida is sharing her experience with the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and how she found a perfect match in her new guide dog, Chubb.
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Beacon Stories
Jen Walker was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 14 years old and didn’t feel ready to meet others with retinal diseases until many years later. Jen now wants to connect with others and raise awareness for the fighting blindness community.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Investing Nearly $6.5 Million in New Grants
Foundation NewsThe newly funded research efforts include several therapies that have strong potential to treat a wide range of inherited retinal diseases.
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Research News
The treatment focuses on the P23H mutation in the RHO gene, which is the most prevalent variant causing adRP in the US and affects approximately 2,500 people.
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The PPA is designed to support collaborative, multi-disciplinary, research studies that engage investigators with different expertise and resources. The PPA is intended to enable studies that are too large or complex for a single investigator to undertake in a reasonable amount of time and to address gaps in our current knowledge or therapeutic options.
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Vision and Eye Health Awareness Calendar
Many different blindness-related awareness campaigns occur throughout the year. Not all of them are coordinated by the Foundation Fighting Blindness; however, we do support efforts to create a greater awareness of blindness.
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Individual Investigator Research Award (IIRA)
Individual Investigator Research Awards are designed to concentrate research in areas with the greatest potential to move toward treatments and cures for the inherited orphan retinal degenerative diseases and dry age-related macular degeneration. This award provides approximately $100,000 per year up to three (3) years. These opportunities seek candidates that hold a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.O., O.D., or equivalent degree and have a faculty position or equivalent at a domestic or foreign: non-profit organization, or public or private institution, such as a university, college, medical school, hospital, research institute, or laboratory. Individuals from underrepresented racial, ethnic and gender groups, as well as individuals with disabilities, are always encouraged to apply.
