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Foundation Fighting Blindness Investing Nearly $6.5 Million in New Grants
Foundation NewsThe newly funded research efforts include several therapies that have strong potential to treat a wide range of inherited retinal diseases.
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FFB Funding More than $2 Million in New Research
Research NewsSeventy scientists submitted requests for funding.
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ARVO 2018: World's Largest Show and Tell for Innovations in Eye Research
Research NewsMore than 11,000 eye researchers from around the world — including five intrepid members from FFB’s science team — will gather to participate in what is essentially a massive “show and tell” of the latest scientific advancements.
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Best Disease Gene Therapy Advances Toward Clinical Trial
Research NewsUsing gene therapy, FFB-funded researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and Perelman School of Medicine have reversed the disease process in a canine model of Best disease, an inherited form of macular degeneration that can lead to severe vision loss in humans
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FFB-CRI Launching Natural History Study for People with USH2A Mutations
Research NewsThe study — known as RUSH2A (“R” stands for “rate of progression”) — is beginning in spring 2017 and will take place at about 20 clinical sites around the world. RUSH2A investigators will use a variety of technologies to monitor changes in vision and retinal structure to document and analyze disease progression.
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Researchers Identify Canine Model of LCA (NPHP5) — Pursue Gene Therapy
Research NewsThe investigators found that in canines, the retinal degeneration is remarkably similar to that in humans with NPHP5 mutations.
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The Invaluable Role of the Retinal Specialist
Research NewsUntil therapies become readily available, it’s important for patients and families to establish an ongoing relationship with a retinal specialist familiar with retinal degenerations.
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Appreciating the Beauty of the Retina
Research NewsEven though the best retinal researchers still don’t understand the science completely, everyone can appreciate the basics, including how to keep their retinas as healthy as possible.
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José-Alain Sahel Awarded 2026 ARVO Proctor Medal for Groundbreaking Research Achievements
Research NewsDr. Sahel’s research has led to several emerging retinal disease therapies that have moved into clinical trials.
