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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 61: Dr. Jose Sahel
Eye on the CureDr. Jose Sahel, one of the most honored and accomplished leaders in the retinal disease research space, talks with host Ben Shaberman about his establishment and leadership of renowned ophthalmology clinical research centers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Institut de la Vision in Paris. They also discuss emerging inherited retinal disease therapies from SparingVision, a biotech co-founded by Dr. Sahel.
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The goal of Envisioning a Path to Hope is to expand connections with eye care professionals all over the U.S. This important initiative will provide an opportunity for all of our volunteers and partners to share the Foundation with eye care professionals within their personal network.
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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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Foundation News
First of its Kind Collaboration Marries Genomics Data with World’s Largest Database of Ophthalmologic Patient Encounters to Improve Accuracy of Clinical Research.
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Finding the “Keys to the Kingdom”
Beacon StoriesTricia Waechter, who has retinitis pigmentosa (RP), refers to her white canes as the “keys to the kingdom.” Using a white cane has opened a whole new world for Tricia, and that is why her company, Blind Girl Designs, includes white canes on many of their apparel designs.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 51: Artur Cideciyan, PhD
Eye on the CureAugust 18, 2023. Artur Cideciyan, PhD, one of the world’s foremost authorities in measuring vision and structural changes in people with retinal diseases, talks with host Ben Shaberman about current imaging tools, functional tests, and his experience as an investigator in several prominent clinical trials at the University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 49: Alex Cohen, PhD
Eye on the CureJune 30, 2023. Alex Cohen, PhD, a marketing professor with retinitis pigmentosa, talks with host Ben Shaberman about his career in the hospitality industry and launch of Accessible Pharmacy, a comprehensive pharmacy service for people with vision loss.
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Fundraiser Success Stories
Lindsey Blankenship, president of the Foundation Fighting Blindness Colorado Chapter, has created a one-of-a-kind Raising Our Sights Event. Wine for a Cure aims to spread awareness and fundraise on behalf of the Foundation Fighting Blindness with two signature wines from the Oregon Winery, Stoller Family Estates. The featured wines are a Chardonnay named “Variant” and a Pinot Noir named “Pigmentosa.”
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Foundation News
The May 11th gala will raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
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Traveling With a Guide Dog: Advice from a Seasoned Traveler
Beacon StoriesInternational Guide Dog Day, April 26th, is extra special to Janni Lehrer-Stein, as she’s celebrating the 5th anniversary of graduating with “the world’s best guide dog,” Shiloh. Janni, who has retinitis pigmentosa, has traveled to five countries outside of the United States with Shiloh and is sharing advice for traveling with a guide dog.
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