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Changing Someone’s Life: A New Video Emphasizes the Need to Support FFB’s Mission
Beacon StoriesAllison Corona is one of 40 people with Leber congenital amaurosis who’ve benefitted from a gene therapy clinical trial.
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Genetics 101: How Some Retinal Diseases are Inherited
Research NewsTo understand heredity, you have to know a little about genetics. Below is a review of the three major genetic-disease inheritance patterns.
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Ready for the Spotlight: Rebecca Alexander Shares Her Story of Living with Usher Syndrome
Beacon Stories“…the best thing is to reach out and network, and access all the resources. The more invested you are in what’s out there, the more you get back.”
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Fascinating Facts About Retinal Cells
Research NewsThe retina is like a multi-layer cake, with each layer comprised of different types of cells, all playing important roles in retinal health and vision.
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Inspired by Progress in Usher Syndrome Research
Research NewsMark Pennesi, M.D., Ph.D., a Foundation-funded clinical researcher at the Casey Eye Institute, discusses the first human study of gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1B.
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How Evolution is Leading to Gene Therapies for More Retinal Diseases
Research NewsAn innovative genetic-engineering approach called “directed evolution” to find optimal gene-delivery systems based on adeno-associated viruses (AAVs).
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Despite Blindness, the Peaches are Sweet in Paran
Research NewsThe story of vision loss in a Peruvian village
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Lighting a Candle: The Author of a New Memoir Shares the Highs and Lows of Vision Loss
Beacon StoriesNicole Simpson, author of “Now I See You,” shares her experience with retinitis pigmentosa.
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VISIONS 2014 — My Retina Tracker: Track Your Vision and Drive the Research
Research NewsThe powerful and secure system enables patients to keep track of their clinical care and vision changes. At the same time, it enables scientists to search the “de-identified” (i.e., anonymous) patient information to study conditions and identify targets for treatments, preventions and cures.
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VISIONS 2014 — The Multi-Talented Dr. Shannon Boye
Research NewsDr. Boye and her research team received a $900,000 grant for a gene therapy project targeting Leber congenital amaurosis.
