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Jul 19, 2021
Nanoscope Therapeutics Launches Phase 2b Clinical Trial for Optogenetic Therapy
While the trial is for people with RP, the company hopes it will also benefit people with other retinal degenerative diseases
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Jul 12, 2021
BioBonds in New York Times: Ask Congress to Support Biomedical Research for Treatments and Cures
Karen Petrou invented a new funding model for curing blindness. Proposed legislation aims to apply it to medical research more generally.
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Jun 25, 2021
The company is planning a late-stage trial for its achromatopsia (CNGB3) gene therapy.
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Jun 22, 2021
This June 30th exclusive conversation and acoustic performance by Grammy-nominated rocker Grace Potter will raise awareness and funds to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Jun 15, 2021
Biogen’s Phase 3 Clinical Trial for its Choroideremia Gene Therapy Doesn’t Meet Endpoints
Additional results from the trial will be reported at a future scientific meeting
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Jun 15, 2021
Two Blind Brothers Hosts Foundation Fighting Blindness Virtual Gala "Night for Sight"
This virtual event on June 24, featuring entertainment from Sheryl Crow, will raise awareness and funds to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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Jun 4, 2021
Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host National Virtual VisionWalk
The Spring Virtual VisionWalk on June 12th will raise awareness and fund research finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.
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May 24, 2021
Investigators Report Partial Vision Restoration for One Patient in Optogenetic Therapy Trial
The gene-agnostic approach is designed to restore some vision to people with advanced vision loss
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May 21, 2021
New Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Boost Clinical Research for Treatments and Cures
The bill would provide loans to therapy developers ready to launch clinical trials for a broad range of conditions including eye diseases.
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May 21, 2021
Foundation Fighting Blindness Applauds Introduction of LOANS for Biomedical Research Act
Legislation provides innovative financing for clinical trials stalled by COVID-19 pandemic.