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Since 2014, we’ve supported the LCA community with education, resources, and connections that strengthen and unite individuals and families across the IRD community.
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Episode 8 – Odylia Therapeutics: Moving LCA6 Research Forward
Dr. Ashley Winslow is the CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Odylia Therapeutics, a nonprofit biotech organization accelerating gene therapies for rare diseases, including Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA). Under her leadership, Odylia is advancing a gene therapy program for LCA6 caused by mutations in the RPGRIP1 gene. In this episode, Ashley shares how she entered […]
My Friend Luca: Balancing Hope and Reality
Three-year-old Luca Corso’s preschool teacher announced that everyone should quickly sit on their floor shapes for carpet time. As the other children eagerly scattered to their assigned spots, Luca wandered. He wasn’t being disruptive—he just wasn’t sure what to do. Even with glasses and a cane, he couldn’t locate a flat shape on the floor. […]
Walk to Fight Rare Diseases
April 25, 2026 • Quinnipiac University campus in Hamden, CT. Join us for the Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Walk to Fight Rare Diseases at the beautiful Quinnipiac University campus in Hamden, CT. The event honors the life of Denise D’Ascenzo and brings our community together in strong support of research and care for rare disorders. Make […]
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