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Johanna Seddon
Johanna Seddon, MD, ScM, Director of Retina, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science & Director of the Macular Degeneration Center of Excellence, University of Massachusetts Medical School Dr. Seddon pioneered the field of epidemiology in ophthalmology, initiated studies of genes associated with macular degeneration, and is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on lifestyle factors (smoking,
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Kelly Mulfaul
Kelly Mulfaul, PhD, University of IowaMentor: Robert Mullins, PhD Dr. Mulfaul joined the prestigious Mullins lab in October 2018 as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar supervised by Dr. Robert Mullins and Dr. Budd Tucker. The focus of her research is on the role of the choriocapillaris in early AMD pathogenesis and investigating methods to rescue or
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Jason Miller
Jason Miller, MD, PhD, University of MichiganMentor: Debra Thompson, PhD Dr. Miller’s research program seeks to establish primary retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) culture models of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as a platform for testing therapeutic interventions. RPE cells are those most affected in AMD. With his 2020 AMDF/FFS Post-Doctoral Award ($11,250), he sought to
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KeepSight Journal for Monitoring AMD
The KeepSight Journal, used in conjunction with treatment by your physician, provides a fun and easy way to monitor your vision. A variety of tests are provided week by week so that you may track changes in your vision. Should you notice any differences, you may report them to your doctor.
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Study Indicates AMD Patients are at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications
A study conducted at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and published in Nature Medicine, indicates that patients with macular degeneration are at higher risk of complications due to COVID-19. The study, entitled “Immune complement and coagulation dysfunction in adverse outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection,” looked at 6,398 COVID patients during the first wave of
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AMDF 2020 Year-In-Review and What’s Coming Up in 2021
2020. What a challenging year! Here at AMDF, our tight-knit team switched from regular, in-person meetings to a year of working remotely and, yes, using Zoom! Perhaps you have also discovered this, but, somehow, that break from our usual routines inspired us to think outside the box. Here are the highlights of 2020: COVID-19 Response
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Weight Reduction Can Decrease Risk of Late AMD
If you’re looking to improve your eye health, losing weight might be a good place to start. While it’s not a guaranteed cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), studies suggest that excess weight, especially around the waist, can increase your risk of developing advanced forms of AMD. What the Research Says A 2003 study by
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AMDF Research Grant Descriptions
This page offers descriptions of the grants The American Macular Degeneration Foundation awards annually to support foundational and cutting edge macular degeneration research. Please note that grant amounts vary depending on proposed scope of work/ project duration, as well as the availability of funding resources. AMDF Breakthrough Award Intended to advance a previously unfunded investigation
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Past Research Grants
*This section is still under construction and does not represent the full list 2022 AMDF Research Grants AMDF Breakthrough Award (for Stargardt’s) To Martin-Paul Agbaga, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, to optimize and create methods for efficient delivery of very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids to the retina,
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Current Research Grants
The following is a list of current AMDF grants and grant extensions. Some AMDF grants are for multiple years, as outlined in the full award description. 2024 AMDF Research Grants Palmino Gioioso / AMDF Young Researcher Leadership Award To Andrew Chang, a recent university graduate involved in vision science research focused on age-related macular degeneration