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Dr. Jason Comander and Dr. Frauke Coppieters
Published: February 4, 2026

2025 Science Awards

Determining the genetic causes of PRPH2-related retinal diseases, understanding why symptoms of vision loss vary widely, and testing a new treatment approach, are the targets of research grants awarded in 2025 by the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

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Andrew Goldberg and Yoshikazu Imanishi award recipients
Published: June 4, 2024

Inaugural Grants Awarded in PRPH2 Research Program

The Foundation Fighting Blindness, in collaboration with the Nixon Visions Foundation, has announced the recipients of the first awards in the PRPH2 and Associated Retinal Diseases (PARD) Program. These grants mark a significant milestone in advancing research into retinal diseases caused by mutations in the PRPH2 gene.

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Janine and Brandon Nixon with scholarship recipients
Published: August 7, 2023

New Scholarships Awarded

The San Diego Foundation held its annual Community Scholarship Celebration for hundreds of students receiving scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year.  Five students were honored for receiving college scholarships sponsored by the Nixon Visions Foundation.

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Group photo at the PRPH2 and Associated Diseases workshop
Published: April 19, 2023

PRPH2 and Associated Diseases Workshop Recap

People with blinding retinal diseases caused by PRPH2 gene mutations gathered in La Jolla CA to learn what is known about their condition and about the latest advances in research to understand and develop treatments and preventions.

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Nixon Visions Foundation's Vision Walk NYC team
Published: April 18, 2023

VisionWalk NYC

Nixon Visions fielded a team to walk and raise funds for the Foundation Fighting Blindness on April 8. Our team enjoyed a fun event and celebration on a sunny morning in New York’s Central Park.

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Student
Published: March 16, 2023

Scholarship Application

Students! The Common Application for the 2023/2024 Nixon Visions Foundation scholarships is open until the March 8 deadline. You can Apply Here.

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PRPH2 and Associated Retinal Diseases
Published: March 10, 2023

PRPH2 and Associated Retinal Diseases Workshop

March 29, 2023 – The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that leads to preventions, treatments, and cures for degenerative retinal diseases, including those caused by mutations in the PRPH2 gene.

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