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Jun 21, 2023
Dan Day - Making a Difference Now and for Future Generations
“Because I have seen such tremendous progress over the years, and I want that progress to continue until the day when we have cures for all retinal diseases, it is important to me that the Foundation be part of my lasting legacy.”
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Jun 20, 2023
“My husband and I have not been able to be significant Foundation supporters during our lifetimes,” she said, “but I would be honored to leave this gift as part of my legacy.”
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Jun 19, 2023
Beyond Labels: The Inspiring Journey of a Refsum Disease Advocate
After years of seeking answers, Alan Gunzburg was formally diagnosed with Refsum disease, a rare genetic disorder. Drawing on his unique journey, Alan sheds light on the obstacles he’s faced and how his experience motivated him to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
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Jun 16, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 48: Jami Kern, PhD
June 16, 2023. Jami Kern, PhD, chief clinical officer at Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, talks with host Ben Shaberman about NACA, the company’s emerging gene-agnostic therapy for Usher syndrome and retinitis pigmentosa in a Phase 2 clinical trial in Australia. Their conversation includes a discussion about oxidative stress, which NACA is designed to mitigate, and timing for the efficacy readout from the Phase 2 study.
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Jun 12, 2023
Beacon Therapeutics to Advance XLRP, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Dry AMD Gene Therapies
An emerging XLRP gene therapy acquired from AGTC is the company’s lead clinical program
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Jun 9, 2023
Recording Available: Foundation Insights Forum – May 31, 2023
The 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 31, 2023.
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Jun 9, 2023
The Retinal Research Community Mourns the Loss of Retinal Research Pioneer Thierry Léveillard
Dr. Léveillard helped discover and develop a gene-agnostic, cone-preserving therapy for retinitis pigmentosa that’s moving into a clinical trial.
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Jun 5, 2023
Breaking Barriers as an Attorney With Usher Syndrome
Tara is a woman of extraordinary talents. A beloved twin sister, mother of two, and wife of 10 years, Tara leads a fulfilling life dedicated to advocating for others through law.
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Jun 2, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 47: Kari Branham
June 2, 2023. Kari Branham, a genetic counselor with Kellog Eye Center at the University of Michigan, talks to host Ben Shaberman about a variety of topics related to genetic testing and counseling for people with inherited retinal diseases. Their conversation includes discussion of: common misconceptions about genetic testing, variants of unknown significance, when re-testing makes sense, and when and if family members should be tested.
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Jun 1, 2023
Coave Reports Encouraging Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Results for PDE6B Gene Therapy
The company is expanding the trial to enroll younger patients with less advanced disease