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BrightFocus Foundation

BrightFocus Foundation hosted its inaugural Concert for Cures on Wednesday, June 26, at City Winery in Nashville.

Jun 10, 2024
National Glaucoma Research

A new BrightFocus-funded glaucoma vision research study suggests that Black and Asian people receive a critical glaucoma screening test less frequently than others, which could delay sight-saving treatment.

Jun 5, 2024
Alzheimer's Disease Research

A new BrightFocus-funded study found that identifying disruptive sleep patterns may help identify people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease up to seven years prior to end of life.

Jun 5, 2024
Macular Degeneration Research

A new BrightFocus study is revolutionizing our understanding of the eye through research on choroidal blood flow, potentially unlocking future treatments for macular degeneration.

Jun 5, 2024
BrightFocus Foundation

Global brain and vision research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation  has appointed Dr. Adam Myers as a new member of its board of directors.

Jun 3, 2024
National Glaucoma Research
May 22, 2024
BrightFocus Foundation

Global brain and vision research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation and the Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education have named ophthalmologist José Cunha-Vaz, MD, PhD, the recipient of the 2024 Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research in recognition of his immense contributions to the field.

May 10, 2024
BrightFocus Foundation

On May 6, BrightFocus Foundation recognized five vision scientists for their research focused on preventing, treating, and curing macular degeneration and glaucoma during the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

May 9, 2024
BrightFocus Foundation

Global nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation announces $10 million in new Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma research grant funding—age-related diseases with no cure that affect more than 335 million people worldwide.

Apr 23, 2024
BrightFocus Foundation

BrightFocus Foundation, a premier global nonprofit funder of research to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, has welcomed Jon Walsh as its new Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration. 

Apr 2, 2024