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Press Releases
Press releases from Glaucoma Research Foundation.
August 1, 2010
Allergan VP Dr. Rhett Schiffman Joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
Rhett M. Schiffman, MD, MS, MHSA, the Vice President of Global Drug Development and Therapeutic Area Head of Ophthalmology at Allergan, Inc., has joined the Board of Directors of the Glaucoma Research Foundation in San Francisco. continue reading »
July 12, 2010
Glaucoma Research Foundation announces $1.6 million Gift
Today the Glaucoma Research Foundation announced the largest single gift received in its 32 year history. The $1.6 million gift from the Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation is to support the ongoing research of the Catalyst For a Cure consortium to discover a cure for glaucoma. continue reading »
March 8, 2010
Glaucoma Research Foundation Marks World Glaucoma Week by Awarding Over $1 Million in Research Grants
The Glaucoma Research Foundation is marking World Glaucoma Week (March 7-13) by announcing more than $1 million in research grants, including the recipients of its Shaffer Fund for Innovative Glaucoma Research. continue reading »
March 1, 2010
World Glaucoma Week
Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) joins eye health organizations and eyecare professionals worldwide for World Glaucoma Week, March 7 to 13. The observation is designed to spread awareness and understanding about the importance of early detection of glaucoma, the world’s second leading cause of blindness. continue reading »
February 1, 2010
2010 Shaffer Prize For Innovative Glaucoma Research Awarded to Kate Keller, PhD
In ceremonies on January 27 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, the Glaucoma Research Foundation awarded the 2010 Shaffer Prize for Innovative Glaucoma Research to Kate Keller, PhD. Dr. Keller is Research Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at Casey Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon. continue reading »
February 1, 2010
Pfizer CEO Jeffrey Kindler Honored with Catalyst Award at Glaucoma Research Foundation Benefit
Jeffrey B. Kindler received the 2010 Catalyst Award, the Glaucoma Research Foundation’s highest honor, acknowledging his exemplary leadership in sustaining innovative research and education. Pfizer’s Michael Berelowitz accepted the award on behalf of Mr. Kindler. continue reading »
January 29, 2010
2010 Glaucoma Research Foundation President’s Award Presented to Andi Mallinckrodt
In ceremonies on January 27 at the city’s legendary Palace Hotel, Glaucoma Research Foundation President and CEO Thomas M. Brunner presented The President’s Award to Andi Mallinckrodt for her exemplary volunteer work on behalf of the Foundation. continue reading »
January 19, 2010
Glaucoma Research Foundation 2010 Benefit Celebrating the Scientists
“Celebrating the Scientists” is the theme of this year’s Glaucoma Research Foundation Annual Benefit and Celebration. The benefit takes place on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the legendary Palace Hotel in San Francisco. continue reading »
December 18, 2009
If You Have Diabetes, Your Risk for Glaucoma May be Higher
An estimated 3 million Americans have glaucoma, which can stealthily cause vision loss even before people realize they have the disease. People with diabetes face special risks from glaucoma. continue reading »
December 1, 2009
Doing Good One Search or One Purchase at a Time
What if even a fraction of the billions of dollars generated by search engine advertisers and online shopping was directed towards glaucoma research and education? That is the concept behind GoodSearch.com a new search engine powered by Yahoo! GoodSearch approximately a penny per search to the charities designated by its users. continue reading »