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Clinical Research Fellowship Award (CRFA)
Objective/Goal: The program will provide funding for post-residency clinical fellowships in inherited orphan retinal degenerations. The goal is to increase the number of clinician-scientists with expertise and commitment to provided clinical care to patients with inherited orphan retinal degenerations. This program supports up to three post-residency clinicians for one (1) year. $65,000/year
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Allergan and Editas Begin Recruiting for CRISPR/Cas9 Clinical Trial for LCA10
Research NewsThe trial will be the first for a CRISPR/Cas9 therapy administered inside the human body.
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Alan Laties Career Development Program
The Alan Laties Career Development Program supports physicians’ and physician-scientists’ career development through a multi-level, tiered approach across the duration of their career. Each level represents a new “stage” in the career progression of a physician or physician-scientist, at a point when they can choose a clinical and/or research direction. The Foundation Fighting Blindness’ career development program includes funding support for clinicians, and medical residents in veterinarian studies in retinal degenerations.
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Scientific Grants and Awards Programs
The Grants and Awards Programs of the Foundation Fighting Blindness support basic, laboratory-based early translational, clinical studies and pre-clinical research applicable to a broad range of retinal degenerative diseases.
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Beacon Stories
13 year old Kailey Reichardt’s personal essay about her little sister Ashlyn, who was diagnosed with Leber congenital amarosis (LCA) at a young age. Kailey is a Beacon for other siblings impacted and going through similar situations.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Appoints Judy Taylor Vice President, Development
Foundation NewsMs. Taylor brings over twenty-five years of successful non-profit experience, including executive-level positions, to Foundation
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Sustained Suppression of VEGF: Looking Forward and Looking Back
Research NewsThe results of the LADDER trial demonstrate a major step forward but introduce many questions.
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Gene Therapy Trials for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Research NewsAfter a series of failed trials, current research suggests that the next generation of gene therapies for wet age-related macular degeneration holds promise. Learn how investigators are inducing the body’s cells to administer their own therapeutic response to disease activity.
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Beacon Stories
Susan, who has retinitis pigmentosa, went through many tests in search of learning more about her eye disease. Once she enrolled in the My Retina Tracker® (MRT) testing program, Susan was provided with comprehensive results and a clear diagnosis, giving her clarity and hope.
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The Foundation’s Contributions to Genetic Research Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal
Research NewsThe nonprofit has emerged as a driving force in genetic research and treatment development for inherited retinal diseases.
