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Optogenetic Therapy Takes First Step Forward in Clinical Trial
Research NewsRetroSense’s optogenetic therapy is designed to restore vision to people who are completely blind from retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa by bestowing light sensitivity to retinal ganglion cells, which survive after photoreceptors, the cells that make vision possible, are lost.
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Researchers Move Closer to Getting a Complete Genetic Picture of the Retina
Research NewsIdentifying the genes and proteins that play a major role in retinal health and vision is an important step in finding preventions and cures for degenerative diseases.
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Atsena Gets FDA Nod to Expand XLRS Gene Therapy Clinical Trial to Include Pivotal Phase 3 Cohort
Research NewsThe expanded Phase 1/2/3 shortens time to potential FDA approval.
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The company is also planning to conduct the clinical trial at sites in the EU.
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“The Future Holds Promise” on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Beacon StoriesInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated globally to recognize the critical role women play in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To honor this vital day, the Foundation is sharing the story of Dr. Esther Biswas-Fiss.
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Why Bob and Lupe Reintsma are Supporting the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Beacon StoriesBob Reintsma has been passionate about finding cures for inherited retinal diseases for most of his life. Now, he and his wife, Lupe, want to make sure the work continues long after they’re gone. And they’re doing it in partnership with Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Advocating for the Foundation Through Professional Outreach
Beacon StoriesAs a longtime supporter and advocate for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Lora has recently begun working with the Professional Outreach team. Lora’s work helps eye care professionals in the Philadelphia region provide vital resources for their patients with inherited retinal diseases.
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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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The Foundation Fighting Blindness provides valuable resources to education patients about inherited retinal diseases.
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FDA Wins Case against Stem-Cell Clinic that Blinded Patients with Bogus Treatment
Research NewsA federal court ruled that the FDA has regulatory authority over these stem-cell procedures and the power to halt them.
