We’re so excited to announce that Kristin Smedley will be our Vision Eyecon at this year’s Glaucoma Patient Summit in Philadelphia, PA. Our 6th annual Patient Summit will bring together patients, and vision experts for inspiration, information, and insight on living with glaucoma. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dD3e2M9z
Glaucoma Research Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
San Francisco, CA 3,286 followers
Our mission is to cure glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research.
About us
At Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), our mission is to cure glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research. For more than 45 years, GRF has worked to advance sight-saving research and provide essential educational resources for patients. We fund critical research into glaucoma treatment, vision restoration, and a cure. Our bold vision is a future free from glaucoma.
- Website
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https://glaucoma.org/
External link for Glaucoma Research Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1978
- Specialties
- Glaucoma Research Project Funding, Patient Education for glaucoma, Annual Glaucoma Symposium and Forum, and Publicly available Glaucoma facts, diagnosis and treatment news and information
Locations
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Primary
251 Post Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108, US
Employees at Glaucoma Research Foundation
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Andrew Jackson
Director of Communications at Glaucoma Research Foundation
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Adrienne Graves
Independent Director Former CEO, Santen Inc
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Tosin Smith
Attending Clinician and Surgeon, Glaucoma Associates of Texas
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Courtney Bovee, MD
Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Surgeon at Bovee Eye in Tampa Bay
Updates
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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❤️
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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.
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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