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Foundation Fighting Blindness

Foundation Fighting Blindness
Gene Therapy
Clinical Trials
Vision Restoration
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Stargardt Disease
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Optogenetics
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Southwest Airlines
Venture Philanthropy Fund
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Genetic Testing
Vision Loss
Usher Syndrome
Eye Transplants
Inherited Retinal Diseases
Stem Cell Research
ABCA4 Gene
Civil Rights
Disability Accessibility

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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Recent Guests

Lindsey Rambo
A mother, special education teaching assistant, athlete, and participant in the LCA-5 gene therapy clinical trial
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Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 97: Lindsey Rambo
Dr. Deniz Dalkara
Research director at Inserm in France, leading gene therapy development.
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Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 96: Dr. Deniz Dalkara
Greta Streimikyte
Para-athletic running champion from Ireland
Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 95: Greta Streimikyte
Dr. Victoria Claire
Artist and advocate for the visually impaired community.
Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 94: Dr. Victoria Claire
Sam Seavey
Founder of the Blind Life YouTube channel and expert on assistive technologies
Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 93: Sam Seavey
Lance Baldo
CEO of Beacon Therapeutics with 20 years in biopharmaceutical leadership
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Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 92: Lance Baldo, MD
Dr. George Magrath
Chief Executive Officer at Opus Genetics
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Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 91: Dr. George Magrath
Dr. Christina Ohnsman
Chief Medical Officer at Tern Therapeutics
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Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 90: Dr. Christina Ohnsman
Dr. Christine Curcio
Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and a leading researcher in age-related macular degeneration.
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Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 89: Dr. Christine Curcio

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Ben Shaberman
Host and Vice President of Science Communications at the Foundation Fighting Blindness, focusing on advancements in treatment and cures for blinding diseases.

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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 99: Dr. Prem Subramanian
Q: If somebody's listening and thinking they may have thyroid eye disease, who should they reach out to?
They should start with their primary care doctor to assess for systemic thyroid disorders and then potentially consult with an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or specialist in TED.
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 99: Dr. Prem Subramanian
Q: What are the range of current treatment approaches?
Treatment approaches can vary from conservative methods for milder symptoms to medications and surgical interventions for more severe cases of thyroid eye disease.
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 99: Dr. Prem Subramanian
Q: What inspired you to pursue clinical care and research in the neuroophthalmology space?
Dr. Subramanian was inspired by the potential for more research and treatment options in neuro-ophthalmology, an area that integrates knowledge from various medical fields to address vision problems.
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 96: Dr. Deniz Dalkara
Q: What do you think the potential vision restoration could be using this approach?
The goal is to leverage remaining cone functions and potentially restore color vision, but the effects may vary between patients.
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 96: Dr. Deniz Dalkara
Q: What got you into science?
Deniz attributes her scientific interest to her upbringing and an advanced placement biology class in high school.

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Focused on advancements and innovations in the field of vision restoration, the content provides insights into gene therapies and the challenges associated with various retinal diseases. Regularly featuring discussions with prominent experts and advocates in biomedical research, the episodes explore topics such as gene therapy for conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease, as well as personal stories of overcoming visual impairment. This unique blend of scientific updates and personal narratives can be compelling for listeners interested in the intersection of science, health, and social advocacy.

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2. Dr. Deniz Dalkara
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4. Dr. Victoria Claire
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