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Mar 21, 2012
The Importance of Stem Cells (a guest post from Dr. David Gamm)
Research NewsDr. David Gamm on the potential of stem cell research to benefit patients with retinal degenerations.
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Mar 19, 2012
Beacon StoriesWhen it comes to describing Eric Fulton, “gregarious” is a more-than-appropriate adjective for the husband and father of two who, fittingly, is also communications manager at the Bethesda-based Clark Construction Group. “It comes naturally to me,” he says of his ability to mix it up with people. “The cause makes it easier. But, otherwise, I’m pretty outgoing; I like to talk to people. It’s what I do.”
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Mar 2, 2012
Foundation Commits $2 Million to Development of a Cross-Cutting Drug Treatment
NewsMitoChem Therapeutics has identified three compounds that appear to boost mitochondrial function and, thus, show potential for slowing vision loss caused by a variety of retinal degenerations.
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Feb 9, 2012
The Foundation's 5 Most Asked Questions About Clinical Trials
Research NewsWhat you need to know (and what to expect) about clinical trials.
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Oct 4, 2011
Gene Therapy Revives Cones Long After They Stop Working
Research NewsA Foundation-funded research group is developing a gene therapy that revives degenerating cones, enabling them to regain their ability to respond to light and provide vision.
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Apr 4, 2011
Researchers Take another Critical Step toward Using Skin Cells to Treat Retinal Disease
Foundation NewsA research team funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness used an innovative repair technique to correct the disease-causing genetic defect in stem cells derived from a person’s skin — stem cells that hold the potential to treat their retinal degenerative condition.
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Jan 26, 2011
Research NewsThe study is designed to evaluate the pharmacodynamics, safety and tolerability of emixustat in subjects with macular atrophy secondary to Stargardt disease.
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Sep 30, 2009
Foundation NewsThanks to Foundation-funded researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, skin cells might someday restore vision lost to retinal degenerative diseases.
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