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Foundation Fighting Blindness

Foundation Fighting Blindness
Gene Therapy
Clinical Trials
Vision Restoration
Stargardt Disease
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Inherited Retinal Disease
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Southwest Airlines
Optogenetics
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Venture Philanthropy Fund
Age-Related Macular Disease
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Vision Loss
Usher Syndrome
Eye Transplants
ABCA4 Gene
Disability Accessibility
Macular Dystrophies
Guide Dogs

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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Durable vision improvements were also observed out to 18 months for previously dosed adult patients in the trial.

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Lance Baldo, MD, CEO at Beacon Therapeutics, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his company's fully enrolled Phase 3 VISTA clinical trial for laru-zova, a gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (RPGR mutations) that's showed promising results ... more

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The documentary “Aggie: An Incredible Story of Art and Justice” chronicles her story.

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NACA is a gene-agnostic, oral medication designed to preserve vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome.

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Lance Baldo
CEO of Beacon Therapeutics with 20 years in biopharmaceutical leadership
Beacon Therapeutics
Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 92: Lance Baldo, MD
Dr. George Magrath
Chief Executive Officer at Opus Genetics
Opus Genetics
Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 91: Dr. George Magrath
Dr. Christina Ohnsman
Chief Medical Officer at Tern Therapeutics
Tern Therapeutics
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.
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 89: Dr. Christine Curcio
Richard Small
CEO of Neurotech, involved in developing FDA-approved treatment for MACTEL
Neurotech
Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 88: Richard Small
Kenji Fujita, MD
Chief Medical Officer at Atsena Therapeutics
Atsena Therapeutics
Episode: Atsena Gets FDA Nod to Expand XLRS Gene Therapy Clinical Trial to Include Pivotal Phase 3 Cohort
Shannon Boy, Ph.D.
Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Atsena Therapeutics
Atsena Therapeutics
Episode: Atsena Gets FDA Nod to Expand XLRS Gene Therapy Clinical Trial to Include Pivotal Phase 3 Cohort
Lenore von Krusenstiern
Senior VP of Clinical Development and Ophthalmology at BlueRock Therapeutics
BlueRock Therapeutics
Episode: Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 86: Lenore von Krusenstiern, MD, PhD
Leslie Everett, MD-PhD
Presenter of trial results at ARVO 2025
Oregon Health and Science University
Episode: ARVO 2025 Highlight: Atsena’s XLRS Gene Therapy Provides Vision and Structural Improvements in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial

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Ben Schaberman
VP of Science Communications, focusing on the communication of scientific advancements and health information related to blinding diseases.

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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 92: Lance Baldo, MD
Q: How are you leveraging what they learned in the clinical trial?
Dr. Baldo explains the importance of lessons learned from J&J's study, especially regarding endpoints for the trial.
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 92: Lance Baldo, MD
Q: What inspired you to get involved in ophthalmology, especially this time around with Beacon?
Dr. Baldo details his transition to ophthalmology and highlights the supportive community within the field.
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 92: Lance Baldo, MD
Q: What inspired you to take that track?
Dr. Baldo discusses how, during his surgical training, he got the idea to move into the business side of medicine, focusing on therapy development.
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 91: Dr. George Magrath
Q: How does the shift to rare inherited retinal diseases change your leadership approach?
Dr. Magrath indicated that leading in the rare disease world requires personalized care and more engagement with patients, physicians, and agencies.
Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 91: Dr. George Magrath
Q: What inspired you to move out of ophthalmology into industry?
Dr. Magrath moved into industry to amplify his impact on patient treatment through better resource allocation for medicine development.

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Focused on the latest advancements in treatments for vision impairment and blind disorders, this podcast engages with key figures in biomedical sciences. Episodes frequently explore developments in gene therapies, clinical trials, and the challenges faced by innovators in the biotechnology sector. Through insightful interviews with industry leaders and researchers, the discussions aim to raise awareness about blinding diseases and innovative solutions being pursued. Notably, the podcast emphasizes the collaborative nature of medical research, inspiring hope and education around these vital issues.

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1. Lance Baldo
2. Dr. George Magrath
3. Dr. Christina Ohnsman
4. Dr. Christine Curcio
5. Richard Small
6. Kenji Fujita, MD
7. Shannon Boy, Ph.D.
8. Lenore von Krusenstiern

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