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Recording Available for Achromatopsia Teleconference Hosted by AGTC, Foundation, and Achroma Corp
Research NewsApplied Genetic Technologies Corporation (AGTC), Achroma Corp, and the Foundation Fighting Blindness hosted a one-hour teleconference on the condition. The call highlighted the difficulties patients have in getting a diagnosis for achromatopsia, the importance of genetic testing, and gene therapy clinical trials underway.
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jCyte Stem-Cell Therapy Moves into Phase IIb Clinical Trial for RP
Research NewsBased on lab studies, researchers believe the treatment can preserve and potentially rescue the patient’s existing photoreceptors, thereby saving and possibly restoring vision.
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Stem-Cell Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Safe Thus Far in Early Human Study
Research NewsThe trial is one of the first-ever for a stem-cell-derived therapy for RP.
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Dr. Weleber became the 10th recipient of the Foundation’s highest honor, named after FFB co-founder Lulie Gund, during the opening lunch of the VISIONS 2016 conference.
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ARVO 2016: High-School Sophomore Finds Gene Mutation in Family with Choroideremia
Research NewsAditya A. Guru, 16, used whole exome sequencing (WES), an innovative genetic-screening technology, to find the mutation.
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ARVO 2016: Emerging Drug Targets Toxic Build-Up in Stargardt Disease
Research NewsIn August 2015, the biotech company Alkeus launched a multi-center TEASE Phase II clinical trial for the drug ALK-001.
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- Sep 13, 2025
- 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
- 2000 Technology Drive, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Community EventJoin the Foundation Fighting Blindness for Vision Connection, an enriching and supportive gathering for the blind and low vision community.
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- Nov 6, 2025
- 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
- 12 E Ohio St #100, Chicago, IL 60611
Community EventYou’re invited to join the Foundation Fighting Blindness for Chicago Night for Sight, an unforgettable evening of inspiration, connection, and impact in support of our mission to drive research toward treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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- Oct 26, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
- 2000 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91913
VisionWalkJoin your VisionWalk community! Together, we step closer to fighting blinding diseases.
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- Oct 11, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
- 2001 Steele St, , Denver, CO 80205
VisionWalkJoin your VisionWalk community! Together, we step closer to fighting blinding diseases.
