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Jul 12, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 69: Dr. Francois Paquet-Durand
Francois Paquet-Durand, PhD, a professor from the University of Tübingen and co-founder of the company Mireca, talks to host Ben Shaberman about the long journey of an emerging, Foundation-funded drug for the treatment of certain forms of retinitis pigmentosa. The episode highlights the challenges that scientists often encounter when developing a drug for a retinal disease, and the persistence and tenacity that are required to keep it moving forward.
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Jul 11, 2024
Leber Congenital Amaurosis Research Advances
Recent developments in research on Leber congenital amaurosis
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Jul 11, 2024
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Research Advances
Recent developments in research on age-related macular degeneration.
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Jul 11, 2024
Retinitis Pigmentosa Research Advances
Recent developments in research on retinitis pigmintosa.
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Jul 11, 2024
Stargardt Disease Research Advances
Recent developments in research on Stargardt disease
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Jul 11, 2024
Usher Syndrome Research Advances
Recent developments in research on Usher Syndrome.
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Jul 8, 2024
Genentech to Re-Introduce Susvimo for Wet AMD
FDA-approved in 2021, the tiny implantable capsule provides sustained delivery of treatment, but was recalled in 2022.
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Jul 8, 2024
Blind Guy Biking: Enduring the Trails for Stargardt
Chris Smith, a mountain bike enthusiast who was diagnosed with Stargardt disease, transformed his bike into a lifeline after losing his driver’s license. Now, 15 years later, he’s tackling the grueling 2,745-mile Tour Divide race while raising funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
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Jun 28, 2024
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 68: Dr. Michael Telias
For this episode of Eye on the Cure, Michael Telias, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Rochester in New York, talks with host Ben Shaberman about forthcoming clinical trials to evaluate the FDA-approved drug disulfiram (aka, Antabuse) for improving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal diseases. Disulfiram was originally developed to deter people from abusing alcohol.
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Jun 24, 2024
Capturing Life Through A Deaf-Blind Lens
Brian Bossert has turned his passion for photography into a successful career. As a commercial photographer and videographer living with Usher syndrome, Brian has a unique perspective and is using his creativity to inspire others as he shares his vision through photos and videos.