Stargardt Disease
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2026 Research Round-Up: Advances in Inherited Retinal Disease
Inherited retinal disease (IRD) research continues to move forward on many fronts. This year, one important trend we’re seeing is how many potential treatments are advancing into later stages of clinical testing….
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Rare Disease Day: An Update on Inherited Retinal Disease Research
February 28 is Rare Disease Day. In recognition of the day, Fighting Blindness Canada is raising awareness to drive change for those with rare diseases, including an inherited retinal disease (IRD). New…
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New FBC award to uncover links between inflammation and Stargardt disease
Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC) is pleased to announce funding for a new research award focused on Stargardt disease. Dr. Bob Chow (University of Victoria) will be leading the project to understand the…
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2020 Vision Summit
In recognition of the symbolic year 2020, Fighting Blindness Canada, the Canadian Council of the Blind, and other national vision organizations are hosting a summit in Ottawa on February 12 called the…
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2019 Research Grant Winners
We’re kicking off 2020, the Year of Vision, with a huge thank you to our generous donors and supportive community. Thanks to your generosity, Fighting Blindness Canada is funding six new research…
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