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Where are they now: Dr. Ian MacDonald — clinical genetics pioneer and patient champion
Dr. Ian MacDonald’s illustrious career began when, as a trainee in clinical genetics he had the opportunity to work on a project funded by Fighting Blindness Canada (FBC). Choroideremia is an inherited…
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Research highlights from Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Conference
Fighting Blindness Canada Director of Research and Mission Programs Dr. Larissa Moniz attended the 2024 ARVO meeting in Seattle to learn about the latest in vision research and treatment development. Here are…
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National Ballet of Canada Helps Young Leaders See Performance in a New Way with a Relaxed Performance
This March, the National Ballet of Canada opened its doors to disability communities with a relaxed performance that offered those with vision loss a clear view of the stage, and an option…
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Spotlight on Volunteers: Carol Lithwick
As part of our 50th anniversary, we are paying tribute to the community members, families and volunteers who helped to light the path along the way. Today we celebrate Carol Lithwick: volunteer,…
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Research Update: Shining a light on progress from past Clinician-Scientist Emerging Leader awardees
Since their launch in 2017, Fighting Blindness Canada’s Clinician Scientist Emerging Leader (CSEL) Awards have supported 14 ophthalmologists in training who are incorporating research into their careers. Below we share the impact…
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