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Retinal Regeneration: Releasing Your Inner Salamander
Research NewsMany research groups from around the world are investigating ways to create new photoreceptors from stem cells for transplantation into the retina for vision restoration.
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MicroRNA Breakthroughs: Paving the Way for Vision Restoration
Research NewsResearchers funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness are developing microRNA-based therapies for inherited retinal diseases, building on recent Nobel Prize-winning discoveries.
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FFB Funding More than $2 Million in New Research
Research NewsSeventy scientists submitted requests for funding.
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Dan Day - Making a Difference Now and for Future Generations
Beacon Stories“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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In the Press
Four-year cohort will enroll participants with inherited retinal diseases caused by mutations in the RHO gene. Study is intended to deepen understanding of disease progression and inform future clinical trial design in rhodopsin-associated retinal disease.
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Foundation News
The partnership will formalize an ongoing commitment by both companies to accelerate the development of treatments and cures for retinal diseases, while prioritizing a patient-centric approach.
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Dr. Eliot Berson, Pioneer in Vitamin A Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa, Passes Away
Research NewsDr. Berson dedicated himself to clinical care and vision-saving research for people with inherited retinal diseases for five decades.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Announces Over $9 Million in New Research Awards for FY2025
Research NewsThe Foundation Fighting Blindness is proud to announce the funding of 16 innovative research projects in Fiscal Year 2025, totaling over $9 million in new grants.
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Celebrating National DNA Day with Dr. Benjamin Bakall
Beacon StoriesApril 25 is National DNA Day, commemorating the completion of the Human Genome Project and the discovery of DNA’s double helix. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting Dr. Benjamin Bakall, a retinal specialist and ophthalmologist at Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bakall’s dedication to genetics and patient care highlights the importance of genetic testing in advancing treatments and cures for inherited retinal diseases.
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Penn Vet’s William Beltran Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Research NewsThe veterinary researcher’s canine studies are advancing promising retinal therapies toward clinical trials
