Research to Prevent Blindness and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Award Big Data Research Grants for Improved Patient Care
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) today announced the 2023 recipients of the RPB/AAO Award for IRIS Registry Research.
In Memoriam: Herbert J. Siegel
RPB acknowledges the passing of a dedicated former Board member.
Research to Prevent Blindness and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Announce 2024 Recipient of RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research
Patricia Ann D’Amore, PhD, MBA, is recognized for ground-breaking contributions to the field of vision research.
RPB-Supported Researcher Makes Progress on Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
Dr. Akrit Sodhi at Johns Hopkins Medicine has published a new study showing promise for an experimental treatment to prevent or slow vision loss in people with diabetes.
Research to Prevent Blindness Announces New Sight-Saving Vision Research Grants
RPB launches awards in data science and Diabetic Eye Disease.
Vision Research Funding Partnership Event Takes Place Today
Leaders of organizations that fund vision research convene in Washington DC to increase collaboration and maximize the impact of research funding for sight-threatening diseases.
Understanding Corneal Injuries in Dry Eyes
An RPB grantee makes a key discovery involving genes that are essential for eye health.
Research to Prevent Blindness Marks $400 Million in Funding to Advance Eye Disease Research
RPB funds a new round of researchers and hits a milestone in supporting vision-related breakthroughs.
RPB Supporters Save Sight on Giving Tuesday
We welcome your generosity to help us meet our goal!
An RPB Awardee Tackles Inherited Retinal Diseases
Dr. Krzysztof Palczewski develops and applies cutting-edge gene editing techniques to challenging genetic conditions.
RPB and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Announce 2023 Recipient of RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research
David J. Calkins, PhD, is recognized for ground-breaking contributions to the field of vision research.
Research to Prevent Blindness and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Award New Research Grants to Improve Eye Care
Award recipients to use the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) clinical database to improve care for all patients.
Grant from Research to Prevent Blindness and Castle Biosciences Supports Medical Student Research in Ocular Cancer
Research to Prevent Blindness and Castle Biosciences are partnering to provide new opportunities for medical students to pursue ocular cancer research.
New Glaucoma Research Grant Available
Research to Prevent Blindness and Aerie Pharmaceuticals are partnering to provide grant opportunities to support novel research in glaucoma.
New Vision Science Research Grant for Students of Osteopathic Medicine
RPB and the AOCOO-HNS Foundation are launching a multi-year partnership to provide funding to increase research opportunities in vision science for students of osteopathic medicine.
RPB Funding Helps Researchers Revive Light-Sensing Cells in Organ Donor Eyes
This ground-breaking research accomplishment will open new doors for research on neurodegenerative diseases like AMD.
Research to Prevent Blindness Opens Applications for up to $4.7 Million in Vision Research Grants
The awards offered cover a wide variety of topics in vision science, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, ocular cancer, amblyopia, low vision, and many more.
Recording available: RPB webinar on Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy
RPB grantees provide expert insight on geographic atrophy and dry AMD as part of the "Lunch & Learn" series.
David Weeks Tribute Video
The AUPO created a video tribute to RPB's Chairman Emeritus.
Join Us for AMD Awareness Month
Join RPB and Apellis Pharmaceuticals for a virtual event on Feb. 25 to learn about cutting-edge research into geographic atrophy and dry AMD.
Dry AMD Virtual Event
RPB grantees provide expert advice on dry AMD as part of the "Lunch & Learn" series.
In Memoriam: David F. Weeks
The RPB Chairman Emeritus made an incredible impact on the vision research field, from his efforts to initiate support for the creation of the National Eye Institute to his decades-long leadership of RPB.
Research to Prevent Blindness and American Academy of Ophthalmology Award Grants for Big Data Research to Improve Patient Care
Award recipients to use IRIS Registry database to improve diagnosis and treatment of eye disease
Research to Prevent Blindness and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Announce 2022 Recipient of RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research
Donald Zack, MD, PhD, is recognized for ground-breaking contributions to the field of vision research.
In Memoriam: William J. vanden Heuvel
The RPB Board Member, who was a U.S. Ambassador, lawyer, and champion of human rights, worked tirelessly for causes he believed in.
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