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AGTC Reports Positive Six-Month Results for XLRP Phase 1/2 Gene Therapy Trial
Research NewsThe company is planning a Phase 3, pivotal trial for end of 2020
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VISIONS 2024, the global conference of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, provides an excellent opportunity to connect with others from the blind and low vision community and learn about the latest research advancements, products and services for members of our community.
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Blind Paralympian Reaching New Heights
Beacon StoriesIsaac Jean-Paul was diagnosed with X-linked juvenile retinoschisis (XLRS) at the age of two. Isaac was always set on being a professional athlete, and now he’s a Paralympian, winning bronze in the long jump in the 2020 Games and breaking the high jump world record three times.
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Beacon Stories
Michael was matched with his first guide dog, Geo, a yellow Labrador retriever, in March 2020, two years after he applied with Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Michael and Geo now have a relationship unlike any other.
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Managing Your Mindset, Embracing Your Voice
Beacon StoriesCharity’s recent rapid decline in vision due to RP and her daughter’s diagnosis with RP has caused her to open up about her vision loss journey. After getting involved with the Foundation, Charity now feels like she has a voice to help others in the visually impaired community.
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Foundation News
This December 17th exclusive conversation and acoustic performance by Kodi Lee of America’s Got Talent will raise awareness and funds to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases.
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world’s leading private funding source for retinal degenerative disease research, will host online continuing medical education (CME and COPE) courses throughout the year. The continuing education courses will review a number of topics related to care and management of patients with inherited retinal diseases.
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Foundation News
The free November 11 webinar for eye care professionals will convene industry experts to discuss the latest in low vision resources and rehabilitation as well as gaps in low vision care.
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Funded Foundation Fighting Blindness Grants and Awards for Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020)
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Commits $6.5 Million for New Retinal Disease Research Grants
Foundation NewsNew grants include development of CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing treatments, new disease models, and a retinal regeneration therapy
