Research in Focus: 2025–2030
Building a Foundation for Innovation
For more than 50 years, Fighting Blindness Canada has fueled breakthroughs in vision science, driving discoveries that have transformed our understanding of blinding eye diseases. From establishing Canada’s first gene therapy clinical trial for inherited retinal diseases to advancing stem cell research and sight-saving surgical techniques, FBC-supported projects have laid the foundation for innovations that are now changing lives. These achievements are a testament to the power of community-driven investment in research.
Our new Research Strategy (2025–2030) reflects both this legacy and our unwavering commitment to the future. Developed in partnership with researchers, clinicians, and our community, it charts the path forward for Canadian vision research. It also reflects our five-year strategic plan, Raising Our Sights: Vision 2030, which outlines our commitment to our community to continue funding world-class research and become a trusted source of the most up-to-date information on eye health and treatments.
Through this renewed focus, we are accelerating progress toward treatments and cures—bringing hope, progress, and possibility to Canadians living with blinding eye diseases.
Research in Focus 2025-2030
Created with input from our community and Canadian researchers, Fighting Blindness Canada’s new Research Strategy builds on 50+ years of breakthroughs in vision science. Our goal: drive discoveries that improve outcomes and move us closer to new treatments and cures for blinding eye diseases.
Strategic Research Goals
Build the next generation of Canadian vision researchers
Fund high-quality research with potential to improve outcomes
Foster collaboration to strengthen Canada’s research ecosystem
Funding Principles
Driven by community needs
Grounded in scientific excellence
Focused for greatest impact
Funding Mechanisms
- Core grant programs (project and trainee awards)
- Targeted research initiatives
- National Inherited Retinal Disease Patient Registry
- Knowledge translation activities that connect the research ecosystem
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