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Beacon Stories
The faces behind RP Hope, Save Sight Now, and Sofia Sees Hope are all immensely dedicated to their nonprofit’s missions. The inspiration behind these organizations is similar, but their story and commitment are uniquely personal.
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Beacon Stories
From stargazing to bird watching, Michael has been an enthusiast of all things science from the age of 12. When Michael was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 30 years old, he knew he wasn’t going to give up his dream of becoming a record-setting birder. In his own words, Michael shares how he’s overcome his vision loss and continued to pursue his birding passions with “birding-by-ear.”
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Foundation Invests $5.5 Million in Seven New Translational Research Projects
Research NewsProjects target a variety of conditions including: age-related macular degeneration, Stargardt disease, retinitis pigmentosa, and Usher syndrome type 3A
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world’s leading private funding source for retinal degenerative disease research, will host online continuing medical education (CME and COPE) courses throughout the year. The continuing education courses will review a number of topics related to care and management of patients with inherited retinal diseases.
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Researchers Identify Regions in the Retina to Target Therapies for Certain RP Patients
Research NewsUniversity of Pennsylvania investigators studied retinas of patients and canines with retinitis pigmentosa caused by mild mutations in RHO
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Quarterly vision webinars providing key information impacting our community.
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Biogen Entering into Licensing Agreement with Mass Eye and Ear to Develop PRPF31 Gene Therapy
Research NewsThe goal of the partnership is to advance a PRPF31 gene therapy into a clinical trial
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Beacon Stories
Tracy was the fourth generation of his family to receive the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, but he never let that stop him from dreaming big. Tracy has worked at NASA’s Johnson Space Center for over 36 years, making significant contributions over the many years.
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Disease
Refsum disease is an inherited condition that causes vision loss, absence of the sense of smell, and a number of other symptoms.
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Beacon Stories
Allen has always wanted to be known as an artist, first and foremost. His photography hints at the ever-changing nature of people’s lives and their environment, much like his own progression with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
