Foundation Fighting Blindness
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The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB), has an extensive program of seminars and special events that benefits our listeners far beyond the day of the event. Recently, the Foundation has made recordings of medical seminars on vision loss and their fantastically successful VISIONWALK fundraising event available to AIRS.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Latest in Eye Related Research | "Ben Shaberman, Senior Director Scientific Research and Community Engagement Foundation Fighting Blindness tells us about latest eye research" | Ben Shaberman | 01:00:08 |
| Discussion of services provided by Braille Institute | "Ben Pomeroy, Director of Digital Programs, talks about the services provided by the Braille Institute" | Ben Pomeroy | 00:26:59 |
| Reseach Updates | Stephen Rose, PhD provides Research Updates | Dr. Steve Rose | 00:53:18 |
| Argus 2 update | Duane gives an update on the Argus 2 from Second Sight Medical Products | Duane Tsutsui | 00:49:24 |
| Latest on AGTC Gene Therapy | Latest updates on AGTC Gene Therapy | Katie Beasley, PharmD | 00:46:20 |
| Retinal Disease Research | Michael Hill discusses the latest retinal research by his company-Spark Theraputics | Michael Hill | 00:36:50 |
| California Institute for Regenerative Medicine | The work of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) | Jonathon Thomas (JT) PhD, JD | 00:54:35 |
| Clinical Trials | Dr. Schoen discusses the latest in clinical trials dealing with eye research | Timothy J. Schoen, BS, MS, PhD | 00:56:51 |
| Argus II Implant - 9/19/15 | Doctor Lisa C. Imos de Koo from the USC Eye Institute offers an overview of the Argus II implant | Lisa C. Imos de Koo, M.D., M.B.A. | 00:34:09 |
| SoCal Vision Seminar - Lens Treatment for M.D. - 1/24/2015 | After an introduction by Donna Cohen, Dr. Wade discusses the use of a telescopic lens implant for treatment of macular degeneration. | Dr. Matthew Wade | 00:34:31 |
| Overview of Adaptive Technology - 1/24/2015 | Steve, access technology specialist & braille instructor at the Braille Institute, overviews adaptive technology options for the blind. | Steve Bauer | 00:39:09 |
| R.P. Treatment via Retinal Progenitor Cells - 1/24/2015 | Dr. Klassen's Retinal Progenitor Cell treatment is entering a promising preclinical stage. Here, he explains the treatment. | Dr. Henry Klassen | 00:56:42 |
| Dr. Knatbi discusses the latest in gene therapy - 9/13/14 | Latest research of gene therapy to treat diseases of the retina and other eye conditions. Reviews the use of stem cells, and implants. | Azadeh Knatbi, MD (Arroyo Vision Group) | 00:43:46 |
| Clinical studies related to Macular Degeneration and Nutrition - 09/13/2014 | Discussion of how these studies correlate with genetic testing and insights of which vitamins and minerals are helpful for those with AMD. | Kent Small, MD | 00:45:08 |
| Age Related Macular Degeneration and RP - 09/13/2014 | Dr. Laio offers a general overview of the anatomy and physiology of vision and how the disease affects vision. He discusses advancements | David Laio, MD | 00:48:20 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 10 | Dental Care for the Visually Impaired | Bruno Azevedo, D.D.S., MS | 00:19:06 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 9 | The EYE in Amputation Prevention - Eye Foot Syndrome | Lawrence Harkless, D.P.M. | 00:22:47 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 8 | Medication Management for the Visually Impaired | Keri Hurley, Pharm.D. | 00:07:36 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 7 | Reframing Diabetes | Andrew Pumerantz, D.O. | 00:19:04 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 6 | Vision Rehabilitation: Impact on Quality of Life | Linda Pang, O.D. | 00:17:06 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 5 | Retinal Progenitor Cells for Treatment of Retinal Degeneration | Henry Kassen, M.D., PhD | 00:19:31 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 4 | Updates in Retinitis Pigmentorsa | David Laio, M.D., PhD | 00:25:12 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 3 | Updates in Age Related Macular Degeneration | Michael Davis, M.D. | 00:17:26 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 2 | Updates in Diabetic Retinopathy | Nathan Rudometkin, M.D. | 00:19:37 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar Sep, 2013 - 1 | Implantable Mini Telescope: Another Treatment for Age Related Macular Degeneration | Sumit Garg, MD | 00:15:15 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar 2013 - 1 | Retinal research advancements. | Timothy Schoen, PhD | 00:52:19 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar 2013 - 2 | Stem cell research. Regenerative strategies to treat diseases of the retina, optic nerve, and retinal pigment epithelium. | Henry Klassen, Md, PhD | 00:50:29 |
| So Cal Vision Seminar 2013 - 3 | The Second Sight Medical Products Inc., ARGUS II Retinal Prosthesis | Jim Little, VP of Research | 00:20:42 |
| Stem Cells for Treatment of Retinal Diseases | "Stem Cells for Treatment of Retinal Diseases." | Speaker: Henry J. Klassen, M.D., Ph.D. | 00:53:29 |
| An Update on Retinal Degenerations | "Update on Treatments of Inherited Retinal Diseases." | Speaker: David Liao, M.D., Ph.D. | 00:52:34 |
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