The Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR) Hosts Two Important Events Held September 20 in Conjunction with the Ninth Annual Emerging Vision Scientists Day on Capitol Hill

Wednesday, September 20
11 am - 12 Noon, House Rayburn Office Building, Room 2044
Congressional Briefing:  Advancements in Macular Degeneration: New and Upcoming Therapies
The briefing will feature Neena Haider, PhD (Harvard Medical School) who will discuss the latest in the diagnosis and treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), as well as Patient Advocates who will discuss living with this blinding eye disease.

Wednesday, September 20
5:00 – 7:00 pm, House Rayburn Cafeteria
Emerging Vision Scientists Reception
The reception showcases the work of 31 early-stage vision scientists from across the United States who will display posters and discuss their breakthrough research to save sight and restore vision. The event, made possible by a grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, focuses on answering the question, “How will this research delay or prevent the $717 billion annual cost of eye disease and vision impairment projected by year 2050?”.