Press Releases
Alliance for Vision Research Submits Comments Opposing Proposed OMB Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON — June 13, 2026 — Alliance for Vision Research today submitted comments urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to withdraw or substantially revise its...
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News
Alliance for Vision Research Featured in Healio on Key FY26 Vision Research Funding Developments
Alliance for Vision Research is featured in a new Healio article examining significant FY26 federal budget developments affecting vision research, including the preservation of the National Eye Institute (NEI) as...
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Events
Congressional Briefing Highlights the Urgent Need for Continued Investment in Inherited Retinal Disease Research
Alliance for Vision Research recently convened a Congressional Briefing on Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs), bringing together congressional staff, researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and industry leaders to discuss the profound impact...
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Advocacy
More than 100 Organizations Call on Congress to Protect the National Eye Institute and Strengthen Vision Research Funding
Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Maintain NEI Independence, Reject Harmful Research Policies, and Provide $1 Billion for Vision Research FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — Alliance for Vision Research today...
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Press Releases
Alliance for Vision Research Urges Immediate Action to Protect Independent Scientific Review
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance for Vision Research Urges Immediate Action to Protect Independent Scientific Review WASHINGTON — June 3, 2026 — Alliance for Vision Research is calling on researchers, clinicians,...
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In the News
Alliance for Vision Research Board Member T. Rowan Candy Receives 2026 Davida Teller Award
Alliance for Vision Research proudly congratulates Board Member T. Rowan Candy, PhD, MCOptom of Indiana University on being named the recipient of the 2026 Davida Teller Award, a distinguished honor...
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Legislative Update – May 2026
The Federal Funding Landscape is Rapidly Evolving The federal funding and policy environment for biomedical research is entering a pivotal period as Congress shifts from finalizing FY26 appropriations to shaping...
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Advocacy
Executive Director Update – May 2026
Dear Partners, Researchers, Patients, and Members of the Vision Community, As we move through a pivotal year for vision research advocacy, we want to sincerely thank you for your continued...
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Events
Alliance for Vision Research Makes Strong Impact at ARVO 2026
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting once again proved to be an incredible week of collaboration, advocacy, innovation, and connection for the vision research community and...
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Events
A Powerful Moment for Vision Science: Reflections from the “Impact of Vision Science” Convening
On March 24, the Alliance for Vision Research joined leaders from across the vision community at a remarkable convening hosted by Research to Prevent Blindness, titled “The Impact of Vision...
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