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Jul 27, 2012
Tempering the Immune System to Save Vision
Great progress is being made in identifying targets for therapies, including using the body’s own protective systems to keep the photoreceptors alive.
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Mar 21, 2012
The Importance of Stem Cells (a guest post from Dr. David Gamm)
Dr. David Gamm on the potential of stem cell research to benefit patients with retinal degenerations.
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Feb 12, 2024
“The Future Holds Promise” on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated globally to recognize the critical role women play in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To honor this vital day, the Foundation is sharing the story of Dr. Esther Biswas-Fiss.
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Jun 6, 2022
Passionate Professional Outreach Volunteer Helping Newly Diagnosed
Jim 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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May 9, 2022
Cleanlogic Co-Founder’s Inspiration Comes From His Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a special Beacon Story featuring Isaac Shapiro, co-founder of Cleanlogic. Isaac’s mother, Bea, lost her vision at only seven years old but went on to become an entrepreneur and help others in the blind and visually impaired community through adaptive technology.
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Mar 8, 2021
George Dolan: Cherished Friend and Community Advocate
George was well-known in his community for his integrity and dedication to helping everyone around him.
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Dec 3, 2020
Acquisition significantly expands Janssen’s eye disease portfolio and strengthens its gene therapy capabilities. Late-stage AMD affects millions of people with no effective treatments currently available .
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Jul 6, 2020
Tracy was the fourth generation of his family to receive the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, but he never let that stop him from dreaming big. Tracy has worked at NASA’s Johnson Space Center for over 36 years, making significant contributions over the many years.
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May 27, 2020
Abfero Targeting Excess Iron to Treat AMD, Other Retinal Diseases
An intriguing link between excess body iron and retinal degeneration is being explored by Abfero Pharmaceuticals, a young biotech based in Boston and Oxford, UK.
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Mar 9, 2020
Braydon was diagnosed with an inherited retinal disease at only two years old. Eight years later, after his mom enrolled him in the My Retina Tracker® Program, Braydon learned his disease was LCA.