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Dr. Ruanne Lai and her dog Portia snowshoeing

Dr. Ruanne Lai: Transforming Personal Challenges into Scientific Breakthroughs

At just 12 years old, Dr. Ruanne Lai began experiencing night vision loss — a challenge that would profoundly shape both her personal life and professional journey in the field of vision…

Sitka Polk and Nora Francis: Nora’s First Rainbow and the Power of Gene Therapy

Imagine being told your newborn might never see the world. This was the harsh reality for Sitka Polk and her husband David. Just five weeks after the joyous arrival of their daughter…

Jack McCormick: A Triumphant Experience with Gene Therapy

Jack McCormick’s story is inspiring and uplifting. As one of the first Canadians to receive Luxturna, Canada’s first approved gene therapy for inherited retinal diseases, McCormick’s experience not only reflects his personal…

Christina and Kevin Cordeiro: Going Above and Beyond

Parents are often willing to do anything for their kids. For Christina and Kevin Cordeiro this meant they were ready to sell his house to get their twin sons the treatment they…

Harry Nickerson: Harnessing the Power of AI for Early Diagnosis of Retinal Diseases

Harry Nickerson is positively beaming with pride — as he should be. The 14-year-old, who’s about to wrap up ninth grade and is excited to head into high school this fall, just…

Conrad Eder: A Young Leader Who Is Passionate About Building Community and Hitting the Ice

Sometimes, what feels like the worst news of your life turns out to be a blessing in disguise. When Conrad Eder found out that he had retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic eye…

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