Sep 11, 2024 | Media, News, Science, YouTube
The Foundation Fighting Blindness’ quarterly Insights Forum provides updates on the progress on the Foundation’s mission-related initiatives, highlights recent developments and provides scientific and research updates. The guest speaker for this call...
Aug 23, 2024 | Media, News, Podcast
Hannah Scanga, the supervisor of genetic counseling and the ocular genetics service at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, talks to host Ben Shaberman about the basics of genetic testing and counseling, as well as deeper topics such as inheritance patterns,...
Aug 13, 2024 | Media, News, Science, YouTube
The Philly Phorum on August 5, 2024, provided a platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Philadelphia and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources. The goal of Philly Phorum was to ensure that all professionals in the...
Aug 13, 2024 | Media, News, Science, YouTube
The Cincy Source provides a virtual platform for professionals serving the blind and low vision community in Cincinnati and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources. The goal of Cincy Source is to ensure that all professionals in the local community...
Aug 9, 2024 | Media, News, Podcast
Leonide Saad, PhD, founder and chief scientific officer of the biotech Alkeus, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his company’s emerging therapy, gildeuretinol, a modified form of vitamin A which has performed well in clinical trials for people with Stargardt...
Aug 6, 2024 | Media, News, Science, YouTube
Check out this exclusive Beacon Story podcast with WROC’s Adam Chodak and professional Para triathlete Deb Chucoski as they discuss living with Stargardt disease and the amazing achievements of those who refuse to let it define them. Deb’s journey is a testament to...
