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Foundation Fighting Blindness

Foundation Fighting Blindness

The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the driving force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases. To learn more, go to FightingBlindness.org.

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Beacon Story | Para triathlete Deb Chucoski

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/08/06

Check out this exclusive Beacon Story podcast with WROC’s Adam Chodak and professional Para triathlete Deb Chucoski as they discuss living with Stargardt disease and the amazing achievements of those who refuse to let it define them. Deb’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Hear her story and how the Paralympic Games provide a platform for athletes with vision loss and any disability to showcase their extraordinary talents! This special Foundation Fighting

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00:02:55

AREDS Formula Reduces Risk of Visual Acuity Loss for...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/30

Previously, the formula was thought to only reduce risk of early age-related macular degeneration advancing to late-stage disease

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00:22:29

Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 70: Karen Petrou

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/26

Karen Petrou, the new board chair at the Foundation, talks to host Ben Shaberman about her vision for the Foundation moving forward. Karen has been an active director on the Foundation’s board for nearly two decades. She is co-founder and managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics, a firm providing analytical and advisory services on legislative, regulatory, and public-policy issues affecting financial services companies. Karen has RP and lives in Washington, DC, with her guide dog, Ike.

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01:04:58

VISIONS 2024 | Gene Agnostic Therapeutic Approaches

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Dan Chung, DO, MA; Michael Voevodsky, MBA abd Jami Kern, MBA, PhD This session will discuss gene agnostic therapeutic approaches, which are applicable to multiple retinal diseases and patients at early to mid-stage of disease progression.

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00:57:30

VISIONS 2024 | Tribute, Awards and Closing

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Honoring John Corneille, JD, on his retirement from the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Lulie's Light Awards.

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00:20:26

VISIONS 2024 | Karen Petrou "Vision for the Future"

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

VISIONS 2024 | Karen Petrou "Vision for the Future" by Foundation Fighting Blindness

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01:06:46

VISIONS 2024 | Eye Health and Nutrition

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Paul Bernstein, MD, PhD and Abigail Fahim, MD, PhD This session will discuss how dietary supplements and lifestyle choices can influence eye health (e.g. smoking, exercise).

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01:07:06

VISIONS 2024 | Clinical Trials: What Should You Know?

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Todd Durham, PhD; Kristin Macdonald and Thomas Mendel, MD, PhDThis session will provide clinician and participant perspectives on inherited retinal disease clinical trials and discuss the importance of natural history studies for interventional clinical trials.

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01:22:18

VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Other...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speaker: Abigail Fahim, MD, PhD This session will feature clinicans and researchers discussing recent updates for other retinal diseases, including choroideremia and X-linked retinoschisis.

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01:26:58

VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Leber...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Bikash Pattnaik, PhD and Ramiro Maldonado, MD This session will feature clinicans and researchers discussing recent updates for Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA).

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01:22:35

VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Usher...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: David Corey, PhD and Benjamin Bakall, MD, PhD This session will feature clinicans and researchers discussing recent updates for Usher Syndrome.

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00:57:42

VISIONS 2024 | Optogenetics for Sight Restoration...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Paul Bresge; Eric Daniels, MD and Ethan Rossi, PhD This session discusses optogenetics, a method of endowing non-photoreceptor cells with light-sensing capabilities. This is the most applicable to late-stage patients.

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01:04:34

VISIONS 2024 | Optogenetics for Sight Restoration...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Paul Bresge; Eric Daniels, MD and Ethan Rossi, PhD This session discusses optogenetics, a method of endowing non-photoreceptor cells with light-sensing capabilities. This is the most applicable to late-stage patients.

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01:20:48

VISIONS 2024 | Clinical & Research Updates: Macular...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Nieraj Jain, MD and Andrew Goldberg, PhD This session will feature clinicans and researchers discussing recent updates for specific retinal diseases.

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00:50:00

VISIONS 2024 | Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Katherine Uyhazi, MD, PhD and Srinivasa Sripathi, PhD Stem cell therapies are based on the premise that we could restore vision if we could replace missing or nonfunctional functional cells, either through transplantation or by inducing existing eye cells to create more photoreceptors. These therapies are likely to be most beneficial for mid- to late-stage patients.

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01:03:40

VISIONS 2024 | Inherited Retinal Disease Genetics:...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Science Plenary Session Speakers: Todd Durham, PhD; Kristi Lee, MS, CGC and Ramiro Maldonado, MD This session will discuss the importance of genetic testing and give an overview of the Foundation's My Retina Tracker® Registry.

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00:55:58

VISIONS 2024 | Genetic Therapies: Gene Therapy and...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Kenji Fujita, MD and Renee Ryals, PhD This session will discuss therapies that are gene and/or mutation specific, including gene therapy and genome editing.

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00:51:03

VISIONS 2024 | Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speakers: Katherine Uyhazi, MD, PhD and Srinivasa Sripathi, PhD Stem cell therapies are based on the premise that we could restore vision if we could replace missing or nonfunctional functional cells, either through transplantation or by inducing existing eye cells to create more photoreceptors. These therapies are likely to be most beneficial for mid- to late-stage patients.

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01:00:57

VISIONS 2024 | Navigating Air Travel—A Southwest...

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Speaker: James Ashworth This session will discuss practical tips and strategies for traveling with vision loss on Southwest Airlines, information such as accessible transportation options, navigating airports, finding accessible accommodations, and using assistive technology. The session aims to empower participants with the knowledge and confidence to explore air travel regardless of their level of vision loss.

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00:28:41

VISIONS 2024 | Fireside Chat with Judge David Tatel

Foundation Fighting Blindness ·

2024/07/19

Foundation Board Chair David Brint sits down with Judge David Tatel to discuss vision loss, his career and latest book.

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