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May 9, 2022
Cleanlogic Co-Founder’s Inspiration Comes From His Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a special Beacon Story featuring Isaac Shapiro, co-founder of Cleanlogic. Isaac’s mother, Bea, lost her vision at only seven years old but went on to become an entrepreneur and help others in the blind and visually impaired community through adaptive technology.
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May 9, 2022
Gene Knock-Out, Replacement Therapy for RP-RHO Performed Well in Lab Study
Editas is planning IND-enabling studies of the two-part treatment in preparation for a clinical trial
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Apr 1, 2022
Drug for Alcohol Abuse May Restore Vision for People with Retinal Diseases
The drug holds promise for enabling retinal-disease patients to get more vision from remaining photoreceptors
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Mar 15, 2022
Aldeyra Launches Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Methotrexate Intravitreal Injections for RP
Lab studies showed the drug can effectively address the misfolded rhodopsin protein
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Mar 14, 2022
Advocating for the Foundation Through Professional Outreach
As 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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Feb 24, 2022
Second Sight Agrees to Merger to Maintain Retinal and Cortical Prostheses Programs
Company has been unable to meet revenue goals for the Argus II®
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Feb 15, 2022
ProQR’s Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial for LCA10 RNA Therapy Doesn’t Meet Endpoints
The emerging treatment had shown encouraging results in a Phase ½ clinical trial
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Jan 19, 2022
ReNeuron Not Continuing Clinical Development of Cell-Based Therapy for RP
Company seeks to out-license its retinal progenitor therapy to a partner
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Dec 17, 2021
ProQR Doses First Patients in Phase 2/3 Clinical Trials for its USH2A-Exon 13 RNA Therapy
The Sirius trial is for USH2A (exon 13 mutations) patients with advanced vision loss. The Celeste trial is for USH2A (exon 13 mutations) patients with moderate to early vision loss.
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Oct 8, 2021
Foundation Hosts Workshop on USH1B Research and Therapy Development
Emerging dual-vector gene therapies to address current cargo-size limitations were highlighted during the meeting.