Congressional Briefing Highlights Impact of Research Funding on Retinitis Pigmentosa and Stargardt Disease
In a remarkable show of unity and commitment to eye health, the Alliance for Eye and VisionResearch (AEVR) hosted a highly successful congressional briefing focused on two impactful butlesser-known eye diseases: retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and Stargardt disease. Held at the Capitol,the event brought together policymakers, researchers, patient advocates, and members of thevision health community to […]
Society for Women’s Health Research Launches Patient Toolkit: A Guide to Women’s Eye Health
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In Seventh Round of BRAIN Initiative Funding, Vision Continues to Receive Significant Awards
On November 19, 2020, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the seventh round of new funding awards within the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, a special NIH program mandated by the 21st Century Cures Act. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, BRAIN is funding 407 projects totaling nearly $500 million, which includes 190 new […]
