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Jul 21, 2022
RD Fund Announces New Chair, and Expansion of Board of Directors
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May 12, 2022
Opus Genetics Appoints Jennifer Hunt Chief Development Officer
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Progress toward a stem cell–based therapy for blindness
The Foundation in the NewsA multi-institutional effort led by researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine is taking steps to develop an effective technique to regenerate photoreceptors cells and restore sight in people with vision disorders.
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RD Fund Announces New Chair, and Expansion of Board of Directors
The Foundation in the NewsRD Fund Board member and seasoned ophthalmology leader Adrienne Graves, PhD, appointed chair. Ophthalmology luminaries Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, Catherine Bowes Rickman, PhD, and José-Alain Sahel, MD, to join the board.
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Funds to support advancement of two clinical trials through proof of concept: NPI-001 for retinitis pigmentosa in Usher syndrome and NPI-002 to slow cataract progression.
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Opus Genetics Appoints Jennifer Hunt Chief Development Officer
The Foundation in the NewsBiopharma clinical development veteran to propel Opus’ AAV-based gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases toward patients.
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Clearside Biomedical Appoints Benjamin R. Yerxa, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors
The Foundation in the NewsIndustry Veteran Brings Broad Ophthalmology Research & Development Expertise.
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RD Fund Announces Series B Financing Behind SalioGen Therapeutics
The Foundation in the NewsInvestment in new portfolio company furthering genetic medicine approaches for individuals affected by retinal degenerative diseases.
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Series B new investors included Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., D1 Capital Partners, SymBiosis, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the RD Fund (the venture arm of Foundation Fighting Blindness).
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Dr. Thomas Chalberg has been recognized by the Foundation Fighting Blindness for his pioneering contributions to research and development.
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Organizations collaborate on inherited macular dystrophy program
The Foundation in the NewsThe Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Nixon Visions Foundation are working together to launch the Nixon Visions Foundation Inherited Macular Dystrophy Program, according to a news release from the organizations.
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Eyes On Eyecare Raises $1,500 for Foundation Fighting Blindness
The Foundation in the NewsOver 1,400 people participated in charitable giving initiative.
