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Press Releases
Press releases from Glaucoma Research Foundation.
November 2, 2009
Mona Zander joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
Mona Zander, an active philanthropist in the Chicago and Monterey areas, has joined the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) Board of Directors. With her husband Ed Zander she co-chaired GRF’s Annual Benefit in January 2008 and January 2009. continue reading »
November 2, 2009
Santen CEO Adrienne Graves Joins Board of Glaucoma Research Foundation
The Glaucoma Research Foundation announced today that Adrienne L. Graves, PhD has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Dr. Graves is President and CEO of Santen Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. continue reading »
June 17, 2009
Glaucoma Research Foundation Appoints Candler Gibson Director of Development
The Glaucoma Research Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Candler Gibson as the organization’s new Director of Development. Mr. Gibson brings nearly 20 years of experience in development and fundraising, most recently as Director of Development for the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute in Baltimore. continue reading »
June 16, 2009
JustAnswer and Glaucoma Research Foundation Help Individuals See the Light in Preventing Blindness
JustAnswer, the website where people go when they need answers from Doctors, Lawyers, Mechanics or other Experts, announced it is partnering with the Glaucoma Research Foundation, as part of Vision Research Month. continue reading »
April 23, 2009
Charity Navigator Awards GRF Highest Rating
For the third consecutive year, the Glaucoma Research Foundation has been awarded a 4-star rating of “Exceptional” from Charity Navigator, the leading independent charity evaluator in the United States. continue reading »
April 1, 2009
Terasaki Foundation to Host Update on Higher Incidence of Glaucoma among Asians
The Glaucoma Research Foundation with Hisako and Paul Terasaki, MD will host an update and reception in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 7, 2009 to detail newly released research into the incidence of glaucoma in the Asian American Community. continue reading »
March 12, 2009
Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $1.2 Million Awarded in Research Grants
Grants totaling $1.2 million will be awarded this year by the Glaucoma Research Foundation in San Francisco to foster innovative research in the search for a cure, better treatments, and improved diagnostics for glaucoma. The awards include major funding for the Catalyst For a Cure research consortium, now in its eighth year, support for clinical research, and two Shaffer Grants at $40,000 each. continue reading »
March 3, 2009
World Glaucoma Day Draws Attention to a Leading Cause of Blindness
The Glaucoma Research Foundation will be one of the organizations marking World Glaucoma Day on March 12, 2009 in order to draw attention to the disease known as the “sneak thief of sight.” continue reading »
February 11, 2009
Pfizer’s Dr. John W. Grunden Joins Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
John W. Grunden, Pharm.D., the Senior Director/Global Medical Team Leader, Ophthalmology, within the Pfizer Global Medical Organization in New York City, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Glaucoma Research Foundation at the January 27th board meeting. Dr. Grunden is responsible for U.S. and global glaucoma medical activities for Pfizer. continue reading »
February 11, 2009
Linda Linck of Delta Gamma Foundation elected to Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors
Linda Linck, a 40-year Delta Gamma alum who has served in a number of Delta Gamma national offices including Vice President/Collegians, National Director of Finance, and National Director of the Art and Eye Exhibit, was elected to the Glaucoma Research Foundation Board of Directors at the January 27 meeting of the Board in San Francisco. continue reading »