News & Events
Explore the latest news and events shaping the future of vision research. This section highlights key announcements, congressional briefings, advocacy initiatives, and community milestones that are advancing discovery, elevating patient voices, and strengthening support for vision research.
News
Legislative Update – October 2026
Federal Funding Uncertainty Continues as NIH Research Policy Proposals Draw Increased Scrutiny As Congress approaches the November 3 midterm elections and the December 11 expiration of the current continuing resolution...
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Executive Director Update – October 2026
An Important Election and a Critical Stretch for Vision Research As we approach the final months of 2026, the Alliance for Vision Research is preparing for what promises to be...
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Sign-On Letters & Statements
Alliance for Vision Research Joins Nearly 400 Organizations Urging Congress to Finalize FY 2027 NIH Funding
Alliance for Vision Research has joined 393 other organizations in urging congressional leaders to move quickly to finalize robust FY 2027 funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The...
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Events
Connecting Vision Research and Advocacy at AAO 2026
Alliance for Vision Research was proud to join the ophthalmology community in New Orleans for AAO 2026, connecting with researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, advocates, and partners from across the vision...
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Advocacy
Emerging Vision Scientists Bring Research and Advocacy to Capitol Hill
More than 40 early-career vision researchers came to Washington, D.C., this September for the 2026 Emerging Vision Scientist Program, bringing their science out of the laboratory and directly to policymakers...
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Events
Connecting Vision Research and Optometry at Academy 2026
Alliance for Vision Research was pleased to join the optometry and vision science community in Anaheim for Academy 2026, the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry. Throughout the...
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News
Legislative Update – September 2026
The Continuing Resolution Keeps Government Open Through December 11 President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, into law on September 2. The continuing resolution (CR) keeps federal...
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Executive Director Update – September 2026
Over the past year, the vision research community has helped prevent some of the most damaging outcomes facing federal research. NEI remains an independent Institute. NIH funding has been largely...
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Events
Alliance for Vision Research Joins VHAC Stakeholder Meeting
The Alliance for Vision Research joined fellow members of the Vision Health Advocacy Coalition (VHAC) this week for its Stakeholder Meeting, bringing together leaders from across the vision community to...
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Executive Director Update – August 2026
While that may give everyone inside the Beltway a chance to catch their breath, it also creates one of the best opportunities of the year for the vision research community...
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