Glaucoma Research Foundation

Join us in congratulating these 3 superstars for ranking among the Top 20 in this year's Ophthalmologist Power List! Felipe A. Medeiros, MD PhD Glaucoma Research Foundation Shaffer Grant Awardee Professor of Ophthalmology, Vice Chair of Research, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Inder Paul Singh, MD Glaucoma Research Foundation Ambassador President, The Eye Centers of Racine and Kenosha Joel S. Schuman, MD Glaucoma Research Foundation Ambassador Wills Eye Hospital; Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University https://lnkd.in/eqRjC89H

San Francisco, CA, April 26, 2024 – Glaucoma Research Foundation held the inaugural meeting of its Strategic Advisory Council today at its headquarters in San Francisco, CA. The prestigious group brings together key industry leaders and members of the corporate community dedicated to glaucoma patient care. The GRF Strategic Advisory Council (SAC) will provide their insight, advice, and expertise to shape the Foundation’s patient education and research initiatives to advance their mission to cure glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research. Ruth Williams, MD, Vice-Chair of Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Board of Directors, will serve as the Board liaison to the new Council. “This is an important collaboration with industry members who focus on glaucoma and recognize the importance of partnering with non-profit organizations to better serve patients and their families, and advance promising research toward new treatments,” Dr. Williams said.

Please give a warm welcome to Tracy Valorie, BS, MBA, the newest addition to our Board of Directors♥️ . . San Francisco, CA, April 23, 2024 – Glaucoma Research Foundation, the nation’s most experienced foundation dedicated solely to glaucoma research and education, has elected Tracy M. Valorie, BS, MBA to its Board of Directors. Ms. Valorie is a strategic business consultant and the owner of TMV Associates LLC with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. “Tracy is an active member of Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Education and Communications Committee,” said Nancy M. Graydon, GRF’s Executive Director of Development and Chief Operating Officer. “Patient education and support is so important for empowering people affected by glaucoma. Tracy understands that sharing knowledge, insights, and resources helps provide inspiration and hope.” 🔗https://lnkd.in/gCGSavFF

When art and glaucoma come together! Specsavers has teamed up with the National Gallery to demonstrate the visual impact of the condition during the World Glaucoma Week🖼️ https://lnkd.in/eMf6KzVE #glaucomaawareness

Dive into the personal stories on our website and find inspiration from doctors and patients who share our mission to restore vision and cure glaucoma. https://lnkd.in/gNRui8M3 #glaucoma #glaucomaresearch

We are hiring! We are looking for university student to do a part-time paid internship in our San Francisco Office. This is a great opportunity to learn about non-profit work and help a great organization. Reach out to Alex@glaucoma.org for more information. Please read the summary and qualifications below. Position Summary: Under the guidance of the Development Assistant, you'll engage in various office tasks such as mailing, filing, donor stewardship, and general administrative duties. You'll immerse yourself in the daily operations of a non-profit organization that funds research, offers free patient education resources, and hosts events uniting patients, scientists, doctors, and healthcare industry leaders. You'll develop skills in Microsoft Office, office management, donor communications, and donor development and prospecting. Furthermore, you'll have the opportunity to participate in additional projects, acquiring new skills to bolster your future career. The internship entails 8-12 hours per week, ideally on Fridays, though scheduling flexibility is possible based on the candidate's suitability. This role is on-site at our San Francisco office and is on a part-time/as needed basis with compensation ranging from $20 to $22 per hour. Qualifications: - Enrollment in a 2-year or 4-year university program; this internship is ongoing, extending through the summer and into the following school year. - A keen interest in the non-profit sector, demonstrating curiosity about our mission to cure glaucoma and fund collaborative research. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). - Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with the ability to work independently and proactively. - Strong communication skills, capable of conveying information concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Collaboration and a sense of community make a profound difference for everyone affected by glaucoma: patients, families and caregivers, doctors, scientists, vision industry leaders. https://lnkd.in/dsebnNfJ To experience it yourself, attend one of Glaucoma Research Foundation’s annual events, which celebrate progress, possibilities, insight, and hope❤️

In the spirit of high-risk/high-reward discovery, we consider it vital to invest in new research that may go on to earn major government and additional philanthropic support🔬 https://lnkd.in/dUCv5C6C Our Shaffer Grants program is an innovation incubator, attracting much-needed brainpower to glaucoma research and carrying us closer to a cure. These one-year grants provide $55,000 in seed money for collaborative projects that target one or more of our strategic research goals.

Our very own, GRF Board Chair, Andrew G. Iwach, MD, delivered the Glaucoma Surgery Day lecture at the 2024 American Glaucoma Society annual meeting last week. His lecture emphasized the necessity of active listening, customization, and individualization of treatment plans based on patient’s evolving needs and life circumstances. Read the full article🔗 https://lnkd.in/ghY4ttdm #patientcenteredcare

We were incredibly sad to learn of the passing of Glaucoma Research Foundation co-founder, H. Dunbar Hoskins, Jr., MD. Dr. Hoskins passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, surrounded by his family. We were so fortunate to have Dr. Hoskins on our Board for 38 years. Dunbar, we will continue to make you proud of the organization you created in 1978 to find new and better treatments for patients. Our thoughts are with Ann, his family and colleagues at the Glaucoma Center of San Francisco.