Born Blind: Norrie Disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects the eyes, ears, and brain
Announcement: We are so excited to provide our first grant to the lab of Dr. Albert Edge at Mass Eye and Ear to perform Proof of Concept experiments to test gene therapy and GSK3b inhibitor to treat the hearing loss in Norrie Disease.
Our Mission
We aim to fund research to understand and treat Norrie Disease, targeting blindness, sensorineural hearing loss, neurological symptoms including seizures, cognitive impairment, and autism.
How do we get there?
We accomplish our mission through the following ways:
Fund research to advance Norrie Disease treatments
Foster scientific communication by connecting various academic and industry experts
Raise awareness of Norrie Disease
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
— Helen Keller