Affiliations and Sponsors
Affiliations
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation works with and has been recognized by the following organizations.
Great Non-Profits
2024 is the 6th year that we have been named as a Great NonProfit by stakeholder votes.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Since 2007, SVCF has leveraged its unique position and relationships to create dynamic partnerships that further the success of our neighbors throughout the region.
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Sponsors
The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation wishes to thank the following organizations for their support!
Almaden Valley Super Lions Foundation
The Almaden Valley Super Lions Foundation of San Jose, California contributed a generous annual grant to the Corneal Dystrophy Foundation to assist us with the costs of producing the quarterly newsletter. Learn more at www.almadenlions.org
Aurion Biotech
Aurion Biotech is a biotech company, whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies. Its first candidate is for the treatment of corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial disease, and the first clinically validated cell therapy for corneal care, having received regulatory approval in Japan. The Company has completed dosing of its Phase 1/2 clinical trial in the U.S. and Canada. Aurion Biotech’s drug candidate, AURN001, recently received both Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial disease. In Japan, Aurion has received both regulatory and reimbursement approval for the treatment of bullous keratopathy, marking the first-ever approval in the world for an allogeneic cell therapy to treat corneal endothelial disease. To learn more, visit www.aurionbiotech.com.
Kowa
Kowa researches, develop and manufacture OTC drugs, healthcare products, dietary supplements, drink, prescription drugs and medical devices with a flexible approach and cutting edge technologies. We contribute to your better health and more comfortable life by offering high quality products.
Lions Eye Bank of Oregon
The Lions Eye Bank of Oregon Sponsored our Corneal Dystrophy Conference & Symposium Portland, OR. Learn more at www.visiongift.org
Trefoil Therapeutics
Trefoil was founded to bring forward novel engineered FGF-1 (eFGF-1) compounds to treat corneal diseases and disorders. Learn more at trefoiltherapeutics.com
Google Ad Grants
The Google Grants program supports organizations like ours’ who share Google’s philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts. Learn more at www.google.com/grants
“I commend The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation for the work you are doing and what you plan to do ….CDF… it’s Just been a wonderful partnership”.
- Dr. David G. Hwang
Professor & Director of Corneal Services, University of California, San Francisco