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Aug 28, 2018
The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB), the world’s leading private funding source for inherited retinal disease research, announced major awards in two areas: promising research projects in retinal diseases and career development for clinical researchers.
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Career Development Program (CDA)
Objective/Goal: The goal of this Program is to facilitate advances in laboratory and clinical research, to elucidate the mechanisms for the etiology and pathogenesis of retinal degenerative diseases and to develop innovative strategies to prevent, treat and cure these diseases. This program supports up to five junior-level faculty for five (5) years. $75,000/year
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Nov 6, 2012
Thanks to recent advances in stem cell research, we are getting closer to replacing cells in the retina lost to diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.
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The VISIONS Team is working hard to secure the best science, information and lifestyle speakers for the visually impaired community. As more speakers are confirmed, we will list their name and information here, so check back often!
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Sep 27, 2017
The Foundation's Investments Are Filling the Pipeline for Vision-Saving Therapies
In addition to funding promising biotech start-ups, the Foundation Fighting Blindness has played a critical role in developing research talent.
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Sep 7, 2023
Foundation Funds 25 New Grants Totaling $15.1 Million in FY23
The global leader in retinal degenerative disease research supports a total of 93 research grants in its portfolio.
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Funded Foundation Fighting Blindness Grants and Awards for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023)
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Oct 8, 2021
Foundation Hosts Workshop on USH1B Research and Therapy Development
Emerging dual-vector gene therapies to address current cargo-size limitations were highlighted during the meeting.
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Feb 24, 2023
Recording Available: Foundation Insights Forum – February 16, 2023
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is pleased to provide a recording and full transcript of the Insights Forum, our quarterly conference call providing updates to the inherited retinal disease community. The call took place on February 16, 2023.
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Aug 21, 2020
Foundation Fighting Blindness Commits $6.5 Million for New Retinal Disease Research Grants
New grants include development of CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing treatments, new disease models, and a retinal regeneration therapy