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Beacon Stories
From stargazing to bird watching, Michael has been an enthusiast of all things science from the age of 12. When Michael was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 30 years old, he knew he wasn’t going to give up his dream of becoming a record-setting birder. In his own words, Michael shares how he’s overcome his vision loss and continued to pursue his birding passions with “birding-by-ear.”
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Managing Your Mindset, Embracing Your Voice
WellnessCharity’s recent rapid decline in vision due to RP and her daughter’s diagnosis with RP has caused her to open up about her vision loss journey. After getting involved with the Foundation, Charity now feels like she has a voice to help others in the visually impaired community.
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Full Transcript - 2019 Investing in Cures Summit - March 2, 2019
Full Session Transcripts of the 2019 Investing in Cures Summit.
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Disease
Best disease is an inherited retinal disease, which causes macular degeneration and loss of central vision, visual acuity, and color perception.
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Research News
Investigational LUXTURNA has the potential to be both the first pharmacologic treatment for an inherited retinal disease (IRD) and the first gene therapy for a genetic disease in the United States
First adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector investigational candidate to reach this stage of FDA review
Investigational LUXTURNA clinical program includes up to four years of efficacy data, with observation ongoing
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ARVO 2016: Choroideremia Gene Therapy in Clinical Trial Continues to Perform Well
Research NewsFive of six patients in NightStaRx’s choroideremia gene-therapy trial continue to benefit from the treatment.
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Leber Congenital Amaurosis Research Advances
Research NewsRecent developments in research on Leber congenital amaurosis.
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Soaring as a Visionary Leader at Southwest
Beacon StoriesJames Ashworth, Vice President of Customer Care at Southwest Airlines, has dedicated his career to the airline industry and his advocacy for the visually impaired, driven by his personal experience with rod-cone dystrophy. His leadership and commitment to supporting the blind and visually impaired community have led to significant contributions, including employment initiatives and technological advancements to aid those with vision loss.
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Research News
Funding for the new grants was made possible by Foundation’s strong donor base and philanthropic partners
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Bionic Sight’s Optogenetic Therapy Enables Blind Patients to Detect Light and Motion in Early Trial
Research NewsThe approach holds potential for restoring vision to people with little or no vision
