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Passionate Professional Outreach Volunteer Helping Newly Diagnosed
Beacon StoriesJim has always been avid about giving back to others, even after he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. And in the last few years, he’s begun working with the Foundation to help eye care professionals in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area provide vital resources for their patients with retinal diseases.
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Gene Knock-Out, Replacement Therapy for RP-RHO Performed Well in Lab Study
Research NewsEditas is planning IND-enabling studies of the two-part treatment in preparation for a clinical trial
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Promising Results from Lab Study of Gene Therapy for Cone-Rod Dystrophy
Research NewsThe study is an important step toward a clinical trial of the approach
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Clearside Biomedical Appoints Benjamin R. Yerxa, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors
In the PressIndustry Veteran Brings Broad Ophthalmology Research & Development Expertise.
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ReNeuron Not Continuing Clinical Development of Cell-Based Therapy for RP
Research NewsCompany seeks to out-license its retinal progenitor therapy to a partner
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Beacon Stories
At only three months old, Brendon was diagnosed with x-linked juvenile retinoschisis (XLRS). But with several other family members also with XLRS, Brendon knew he could still follow his passions for science and space. Now 22, Brendon is an Aerospace Engineer, starting a PhD program at UCF, and was recently awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship.
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Foundation News
This December 16th exclusive in-person performance and conversation with the Blind Boys of Alabama will raise awareness for blinding diseases.
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In the Press
Raffaella Toso, PhD, joins as VP Corporate Development & Alliance Management and Florence Paliargues appointed as VP Portfolio Project Management.
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Beacon Stories
At the age of five, Livie was diagnosed with LCA but her doctor immediately told her parents that clinical trials were underway and that Livie could soon be eligible for treatment. Not long after, they got a phone call from Spark Therapeutics and Livie received LUXTURNA®. Now eight, Livie’s confidence is at an all-time high with her “new eyes.”
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Beacon Stories
Michael was matched with his first guide dog, Geo, a yellow Labrador retriever, in March 2020, two years after he applied with Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Michael and Geo now have a relationship unlike any other.
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