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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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Scramble for Sight: A Day of Golf & Games
- May 11, 2026
- 11:00 a.m. (EST)
- 10001 Old Club Rd, Parkland, FL 33076
Signature EventJoin us for a fun-filled day of golf, games, and friendly competition that unites our community in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ mission to drive treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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- Mar 1, 2026
- 12:00 p.m. (EST)
- 550 Somerset Terrace Northeast unit 1, Atlanta, GA 30306
Community EventJoin the Atlanta Vision Connection & VisionWalk Kickoff!
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LA Chapter Speaker Presentation - Treatment Approaches for Retina Degenerations in Development
- Feb 24, 2026
- 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (PST)
- Virtual
Community EventPresented by Dr. SriniVas R. Sadda from Doheny Eye Institute
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- Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (CDT)
- 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Foundation EventThe United in Vision 2026 conference unites two prestigious events—the Foundation Fighting Blindness VISIONS conference and the Retina International World Congress—into one extraordinary global gathering. Scheduled from Wednesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, this premier event brings together individuals and families impacted by blinding retinal conditions, alongside leading researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and industry partners, to foster collaboration, innovation, and hope.
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- May 14, 2026
- 6:00 p.m. (EST)
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest, Savoy Corporate Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273
Signature EventWe invite you to join us for a fun evening of golf, inspiration, networking, and team building at Topgolf Southwest in Charlotte — all for a great cause. With 1 in 33 Americans living with blinding diseases, vision loss significantly impacts the Charlotte community.
