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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 47: Kari Branham
Foundation PodcastsJune 2, 2023. Kari Branham, a genetic counselor with Kellog Eye Center at the University of Michigan, talks to host Ben Shaberman about a variety of topics related to genetic testing and counseling for people with inherited retinal diseases. Their conversation includes discussion of: common misconceptions about genetic testing, variants of unknown significance, when re-testing makes sense, and when and if family members should be tested.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 46: Aaron Osborne, MD
Foundation PodcastsMay 19, 2023. Aaron Osborne, MD, chief medical officer and chief development officer at Nanoscope Therapeutics, talks about vision restoration in clinical trials of the company’s optogenetic therapy for people with advanced vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease.
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Foundation Podcasts
The Eye on the Cure Podcast from the Foundation Fighting Blindness provides science information, news, and insights from the world of vision and retinal diseases. The podcasts are hosted by Ben Shaberman, vice president, science communications, and often include conversations with guests from the research and vision communities.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast – Transcripts
Foundation PodcastsThe Eye on the Cure Podcast from the Foundation Fighting Blindness provides science information, news, and insights from the world of vision and retinal diseases. The podcasts are hosted by Ben Shaberman, vice president, science communications, and often include conversations with guests from the research and vision communities.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness and Athletes for Hope Announce Strategic Partnership
Press ReleasesThis partnership will drive awareness for blinding diseases throughout the athletic community.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 45: Henry Klassen, MD, PhD
Foundation PodcastsApril 28, 2023. Henry Klassen, MD, PhD, co-founder of jCyte and clinical researcher at UC Irvine, talks to host Ben Shaberman about jCyte’s clinical trial results and future plans for developing its cell-based therapy for preserving vision caused by retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, and related retinal conditions.
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Press Releases
The May 11th gala will raise awareness and fund research leading to treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
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Statement from Jason Menzo about Lyft's Refusal to Accept Rider with Guide Dog.
Foundation NewsAs CEO of an organization committed to those impacted by vision loss, it is disheartening there is still discrimination against visually impaired riders who use ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 44: Jason Taylor
Foundation PodcastsApril 14, 2023. Electronica musician and composer Jason Taylor, aka Aether, talks with podcast host Ben Shaberman about his craft, inspirations, and how vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa has influenced his work. Jason’s ambient, ethereal music has been featured in a variety of popular video games including: viewfinder, mythwrecked: ambrosia island, Rocket League, and Kingdoms and Castles. He has a new EP out called Moonstone. Learn more at aetheraudio.co.uk and @atheraudio.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast - Episode 43: Marinna Madrid, PhD
Foundation PodcastsMarch 31, 2023. Marinna Madrid, PhD, co-founder and chief product officer at Cellino, talks about her groundbreaking work in developing lasers as a doctoral student and her company’s innovative approach for manufacturing personalized cell-based therapies including those for retinal diseases.
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