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Jul 30, 2024
AREDS Formula Reduces Risk of Visual Acuity Loss for People with Geographic Atrophy
Research NewsPreviously, the formula was thought to only reduce risk of early age-related macular degeneration advancing to late-stage disease
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Jul 12, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 69: Dr. Francois Paquet-Durand
Eye on the CureFrancois Paquet-Durand, PhD, a professor from the University of Tübingen and co-founder of the company Mireca, talks to host Ben Shaberman about the long journey of an emerging, Foundation-funded drug for the treatment of certain forms of retinitis pigmentosa. The episode highlights the challenges that scientists often encounter when developing a drug for a retinal disease, and the persistence and tenacity that are required to keep it moving forward.
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Jul 8, 2024
Blind Guy Biking: Enduring the Trails for Stargardt
Beacon Stories Fundraiser Success StoriesChris Smith, a mountain bike enthusiast who was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, transformed his bike into a lifeline after losing his driver’s license. Now, 15 years later, he’s tackling the grueling 2,745-mile Tour Divide race while raising funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Jun 13, 2024
Beacon Doses First Patient in its Phase 2/3 VISTA Clinical Trial for XLRP Gene Therapy
Research NewsThe company plans to apply for regulatory approval for the gene therapy with data from VISTA and its earlier clinical trials.
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Apr 11, 2024
ViGeneron Launches Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for RP Caused by CNGA1 Mutations
Research NewsThe gene therapy is administered using a less-invasive intravitreal injection.
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Apr 8, 2024
Ocugen to Launch Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Modifier Gene Therapy for RP
Research NewsThe emerging treatment is designed to work independent of the patient’s mutated gene.
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Feb 9, 2024
Research NewsThe company plans to begin a Phase 2/3 clinical trial for the treatment during the first half of 2024.
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Nov 10, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 56: Michael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO
Eye on the CureMichael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO at MitoChem Therapeutics, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his company’s emerging, gene-agnostic treatment designed to boost mitochondrial function for preserving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, and other retinal conditions.
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Sep 15, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 53: David Birch, PhD
Eye on the CureDavid Birch, PhD, at the Retina Foundation of the Southwest in Dallas, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his productive and impactful 40-plus-year career as a retinal disease researcher and clinical trial investigator. Dr. Birch also discusses the challenges and opportunities for advancing more therapies through trials and out to the people who need them.
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Sep 1, 2023
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 52: Brendan Creemer
Eye on the CureSeptember 1, 2023. Brendan Creemer talks to host Ben Shaberman about how he is taking on the diagnosis of Usher syndrome 1F by dedicating his education and career to becoming a researcher for retinal disease treatments and cures.