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Aug 5, 2020
Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Retinal Degeneration Fund
In 2018, the Foundation Fighting Blindness launched a venture philanthropy investment arm called the Retinal Degeneration (RD) Fund to help companies and researchers advance promising treatments for inherited retinal diseases into and through early-stage human studies. Currently, the RD Fund has allocated about 75% of its $72 million fund to eight investments.
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Aug 4, 2020
Foundation Insights Forum – July 30, 2020
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide an audio recording and full transcript of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The call took place on July 30, 2020.
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Jul 29, 2020
Company formed with $8.15 million Series 1; led by founding investors Hatteras Venture Partners and the Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Jul 22, 2020
Accepting grant applications for advancing retinal degeneration treatments toward human studies
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Jun 16, 2020
Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host Virtual VISIONS 2020 Conference
The national conference will be held virtually on June 25-27, providing the latest in science and research, practical adapting and thriving, and an opportunity to connect with others who are visually impaired.
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May 19, 2020
Inherited Retinal Disease Genetic Testing Webinar-Workshop for Eye Care Professionals
Hosted by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Blueprint Genetics, and InformedDNA June 4, 2020, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. ET
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May 15, 2020
Enhancements include streamlined data entry, improved site navigation, better accessibility for low-vision users, and efficient integration with mobile technology.
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May 7, 2020
Foundation and Vision Partners Seek Biomedical Research Support from Congress during COVID-19 Crisis
Delays in Research Impacting Therapy Development
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May 5, 2020
Foundation Fighting Blindness Announces National Virtual VisionWalk Day
This new virtual event on June 6th will raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blindness caused by retinal diseases.
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May 1, 2020
Foundation Insights Forum – April 23, 2020
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide an audio recording and full transcript of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The call took place on April 23, 2020.