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Researchers Take another Critical Step toward Using Skin Cells to Treat Retinal Disease
Foundation NewsA research team funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness used an innovative repair technique to correct the disease-causing genetic defect in stem cells derived from a person’s skin — stem cells that hold the potential to treat their retinal degenerative condition.
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Research News
The study is designed to evaluate the pharmacodynamics, safety and tolerability of emixustat in subjects with macular atrophy secondary to Stargardt disease.
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Advocacy Foundation News
Biomedical research grants should be awarded based on scientific peer review
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Beacon Stories
Tamar Bresge is an artist, writer, and educator living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) due to Usher syndrome. She reflects on her vision loss journey from hiding her diagnosis to embracing it as an inseparable part of her identity — and how her work in art, writing, and teaching has become a way to create the visibility and connection she once needed herself.
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A Legacy of Strength, Adaptability, and Generosity: Richard and Elizabeth Kamis
Beacon StoriesRichard and Elizabeth built a life rooted in resilience, service, and generosity, with Richard’s experience living with retinitis pigmentosa shaping their shared purpose. From breaking barriers in education to helping others, their impact continues to help advance research for generations to come.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Appoints Jason Morris as Board Chair
Foundation NewsLongtime Board member, parent advocate, and business executive slated to guide next phase of the organization’s growth and mission, effective immediately.
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A Family United: Thomas’ Hero’s Journey with CRB1
Beacon StoriesWhen Becky’s son Thomas was diagnosed with a rare CRB1-associated disease, their family’s world changed. But today, Becky and Thomas are embracing advocacy, community, and research as they work to raise awareness and fuel progress toward treatments and cures.
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Beacon Stories
Danielle has been navigating her retinitis pigmentosa for half of her life, but she’s never let it hold her back. Her journey with RP underscores the importance of perspective, community of her friends and family’s support, and the relentless pursuit of treatments and cures.
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Eva Lou Schroeder Watson's Enduring Legacy
Beacon StoriesEva Watson’s life was marked by her dedication to advancing medical research for blinding diseases, and her generous bequest to the Foundation Fighting Blindness ensures her advocacy will endure. Her story highlights the profound impact of her contributions to driving treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 76: The Lemay-Pelletier Family
Eye on the CureWhen the Lemay-Pelletier family from Montreal learned that three of their four children were losing vision from retinitis pigmentosa, they made the bold decision to spend 15 months traveling the world to give their kids as many visual memories as possible.
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