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Grant History
Grant Amount
$2.1M
2025
Latest Posts
✨ New Hope for XLRP Patients
The SKYLINE Phase 2 trial of laruzova, a gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, has shown promising vision improvements at 24 months. With the pivotal VISTA Phase 3 trial now fully enrolled, this breakthrough research moves us one step closer to potential treatment for this rare inherited blindness.
🚀 Hope for Stargardt Disease
Ocugen has announced FDA clearance to begin a Phase 2/3 trial of OCU410ST, a groundbreaking modifier gene therapy for Stargardt disease. Early results show slowed disease progression and vision improvements, bringing real hope to the 1 million people worldwide affected by this inherited condition.
Scientists have discovered that blocking a protein called Prox1 may allow the eye to repair itself. This breakthrough could open the door to regenerative therapies for vision loss caused by diseases like retinitis pigmentosa.
💡 Awareness Through Advertising
Our ad campaigns are about more than prizes. They spark awareness for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, connect us daily with families across rare disease and vision loss communities, and help lift up the work of other nonprofits. Every ad is a chance to build awareness, connection, and impact.