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Aug 5, 2020
Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Retinal Degeneration Fund
In 2018, the Foundation Fighting Blindness launched a venture philanthropy investment arm called the Retinal Degeneration (RD) Fund to help companies and researchers advance promising treatments for inherited retinal diseases into and through early-stage human studies. Currently, the RD Fund has allocated about 75% of its $72 million fund to eight investments.
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Jul 29, 2020
Company formed with $8.15 million Series 1; led by founding investors Hatteras Venture Partners and the Foundation Fighting Blindness
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Jul 22, 2020
Accepting grant applications for advancing retinal degeneration treatments toward human studies
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Jun 16, 2020
Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host Virtual VISIONS 2020 Conference
The national conference will be held virtually on June 25-27, providing the latest in science and research, practical adapting and thriving, and an opportunity to connect with others who are visually impaired.
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May 19, 2020
Inherited Retinal Disease Genetic Testing Webinar-Workshop for Eye Care Professionals
Hosted by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Blueprint Genetics, and InformedDNA June 4, 2020, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. ET
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May 15, 2020
Enhancements include streamlined data entry, improved site navigation, better accessibility for low-vision users, and efficient integration with mobile technology.
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May 7, 2020
Foundation and Vision Partners Seek Biomedical Research Support from Congress during COVID-19 Crisis
Delays in Research Impacting Therapy Development
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Apr 22, 2020
The inaugural credit-based event will include education on inherited retinal diseases, physician resources, and current clinical trials.
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Apr 10, 2020
Why Science Is Closer Than You Think To Beating Blindness
Using high-tech, camera-equipped eyeglasses and a healthy pair of eyes with 20/20 vision located hundreds, maybe even thousands, of miles away, a blind New York attorney has help to navigate the city’s busy streets and broken sidewalks.
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Mar 31, 2020
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and its impact on the IRD community.