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Press Releases
Press releases from Glaucoma Research Foundation.
October 8, 2008
“Glaucoma Cure Not A National Priority”
With a growing threat of blindness from glaucoma looming, “finding a cure or therapies that can avert this threat is simply not an urgent national imperative,” reports Allen Poirson, PhD, the new Director of Scientific Programs and Licensing for the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), previewing the results of his “Glaucoma Research and Development Efforts” (GRaDE) as the Daniel Scott Weston Glaucoma Research Lecturer of GRF’s Silicon Valley chapter fall event. continue reading »
May 15, 2008
$2 Million Grant for Innovative Glaucoma Research Announced
With itemized gifts in their estate planning of $1 million each, Frank Stein and Paul S. May will establish “The Frank Stein and Paul S. May Grant for Innovative Glaucoma Research,” they announced to guests at the Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Annual Dinner. continue reading »
April 24, 2008
H. Dunbar Hoskins, Jr., MD is 2009 Recipient of GRF’s Highest Honor, The Catalyst Award
H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD, will be the recipient of the 2009 Catalyst Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) acknowledging exemplary leadership in sustaining innovative research and education. continue reading »
April 1, 2008
Free Screenings for Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy Available May 10 in Santa Ana
“Ver es Poder” — Seeing is Empowering — is the theme for a Latino Glaucoma Awareness Day and Screening to be held Saturday, May 10, 9 am to 5 pm at the Delhi Center, 505 East Central Avenue, Santa Ana, presented by the Glaucoma Research Foundation and funded by Allergan. continue reading »
March 21, 2008
Clinica Gratuita Para Detectar Glaucoma en el Delhi Center, Santa Ana, CA
Clinica Gratuita Para Detectar Glaucoma y Retinotapia Diabetica; El 10 de Mayo, de 9 AM a 5 PM an el Delhi Center de Santa Ana; El Lema del Evento es “Ver es Poder”; Allergan Fondea Proyecto Dirijido Por Jose Molina,… continue reading »
March 3, 2008
American Glaucoma Society Honors Glaucoma Research Foundation and The Glaucoma Foundation with 2008 AGS President’s Award
The Glaucoma Foundation and the Glaucoma Research Foundation, two preeminent organizations dedicated to eradicating blindness from glaucoma through vital research and education, are joint recipients of the American Glaucoma Society’s (AGS) 2008 President’s Award. continue reading »
February 1, 2008
First Six Grant Recipients Announced — The Shaffer Fund for Innovative Glaucoma Research
Recipients of the first six grants from the new Shaffer Fund for Innovative Glaucoma Research were announced at GRF’s 30th Anniversary Benefit. Additionally, Mark Filla PhD (University of Wisconsin, Madison) was named as the inaugural recipient of the new Shaffer Prize for Innovative Science. continue reading »
January 24, 2008
$1.5 Million Gift Launches Three-Year Capital Campaign
As Glaucoma Research Foundation moves into the first year of a comprehensive new Strategic Plan setting Strategic Imperatives through 2011, a gift of $1,550,000 from Melza and F. T. Barr has kicked off GRF’s new $12 million capital campaign in support of the plan. continue reading »
January 2, 2008
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. With an aging population, millions worldwide risk blindness from glaucoma if nothing is done. continue reading »
December 5, 2007
Glaucoma Research Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Dec. 5, 2007 – During National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) celebrates its 30th Anniversary on January 23, 2008, with a gala benefit at the Westin St. Francis Hotel… continue reading »