Press Releases

BrightFocus Foundation

Brightfocus supports a groundbreaking $28M investment by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to bolster early-career health researchers from historically under-recognized groups.

Feb 28, 2024
National Glaucoma Research

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and BrightFocus Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 schedule of Glaucoma Chats, free, accessible and interactive audio podcast conversations with leading glaucoma specialists and eye care professionals.

Jan 5, 2024
Macular Degeneration Research

BrightFocus Foundation, in partnership with three other global vision loss advocacy organizations, has declared Dec. 5 as World Geographic Atrophy Day.

Dec 4, 2023
BrightFocus Foundation

BrightFocus Foundation’s 2023 annual report highlights an incredible year of pioneering neurodegenerative research.  

Oct 30, 2023
Macular Degeneration Research

Vision scientists from across the globe will convene at BrightFocus Foundation’s second Macular Fast Track program on October 23 in Torremolinos, Spain. The immersive workshop, which serves as the pre-symposium of the International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration (RD2023), trains promising graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other early-career scientists focused on vision research to help speed progress toward a cure for macular degeneration.

Oct 19, 2023
BrightFocus Foundation

As we mark World Sight Day today, October 12, BrightFocus Foundation reaffirms its commitment to funding breakthrough research for macular degeneration and glaucoma and providing valuable resources for people living with low vision.

Oct 12, 2023
BrightFocus Foundation

On Friday, Oct. 13, BrightFocus and the International African American Museum hosted "Small Miracles: A Promise Toward a Future of Health and Wellness," an in-person and live-streamed panel discussion on the importance of equitable access to health care.

Oct 4, 2023
BrightFocus Foundation

Global brain and vision research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation has appointed three industry leaders to its board of directors.

Aug 21, 2023
Alzheimer's Disease Research

Global nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 donation from Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (Alzheimer’s LA) to support two innovative Alzheimer’s disease research scientists as part of the Foundation’s 2023 research portfolio.

Aug 1, 2023
BrightFocus Foundation

BrightFocus Foundation hosted its 50th Anniversary Celebration and Awards on June 14 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.

Jun 12, 2023