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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD

@dianebovenkamp.bsky.social

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VP Scientific Affairs www.BrightFocus.org, President of www.BaltimoreCameraClub.org, scientist (biochemistry, cancer, cardiovascular, Alzheimer’s, glaucoma, AMD), photographer, Canada, Queen’s U, Harvard/Boston Children’s Hospital, Johns Hopkins

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · Mar 5

Meet our incredible keynote speakers! We are honored to have Drs. Carol Toris, Anthony Khawaja, & Shane Liddelow join us as keynote speakers at the 2025 ISER @iser.bsky.social/BrightFocus @brightfocus.bsky.social Glaucoma Symposium. For further information, see: iserbrightfocusglaucoma.org

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drwendieberg.bsky.social @drwendieberg.bsky.social · 14d

Today is #WorldDenseBreastDay! Educate yourself and those you love about the higher risks of missed cancer on mammograms and of developing breast cancer. Great resources @densebreastinfo.bsky.social @densebreastscanada.bsky.social. Thank you @bcrfcure.bsky.social for supporting our research!

DenseBreast-info.org @densebreastinfo.bsky.social · 15d

📻 Healthcare providers! ICYMI: DBI’s Chief Scientific Advisor, @drwendieberg.bsky.social, joined Dr. Miriam Green on SiriusXM to cover #DenseBreasts, supplemental screening, and insurance coverage. Don’t miss these insights!

Catch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVG9...

#WorldDenseBreastDay

Dr. Berg Discusses Dense Breasts, Supplemental Screening, and Insurance Issues on Sirius XM

YouTube video by Densebreast-info.org

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · 29d

A treatment being tested in clinical trials for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's using personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation shows promise in slowing cognitive decline and preserving daily function.

Read about Dr. Giacomo Koch's research: https://bit.ly/41Jr4JG 🧠 🔬

Quote about the excitement over non-invasive neuromodulation therapy for Alzheimer's, featuring Dr. Giacomo Koch, a BrightFocus Foundation Alzheimer's Disease Research grant recipient.

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · 28d

What if vision loss from glaucoma could be restored?

Find out today at 1pm ET, when Dr. Lucy Shen of Mass. Eye and Ear breaks down where the science stands on vision restoration.

Watch our livestream to learn about the latest advances in optic nerve regeneration and stem cell and gene therapies. ⤵️

Glaucoma Chats - Live Audio Stream

Join BrightFocus' Glaucoma Chats live audio streams for expert discussions, patient resources, and the latest updates on glaucoma care and research.

www.brightfocus.org

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · 27d

Despite high risk, people with Down Syndrome are excluded from Alzheimer's trials. Inclusive research will increase their life expectancy by 5 years & reduce care costs.

Read about the research co-funded by BrightFocus Foundation and published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/42rTojT

Investment in Alzheimer's disease research for the next generation of adults with Down syndrome will yield health benefits for future generations

Recent innovations in Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment highlight critical gaps in knowledge about how to support healthy aging of adults with Down syndrome (DS). RAND researchers updated demograph...

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · 23d

Dr. Keith Hengen is taking a new approach to Alzheimer's research by studying early brain activity patterns during sleep.

Join us on Sept 18 at noon ET on Instagram Live for a conversation about his Alzheimer's research + answers to your questions.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kme46I.

What Early-Life Brain Activity May Reveal About Alzheimer’s Risk

BrightFocus Alzheimer’s Disease Research grant recipient Keith Hengen, PhD, is pioneering a novel approach to identifying Alzheimer’s risk in early life, which could enable earlier diagnosis, risk red...

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · 21d

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects millions and can only be diagnosed through eye exams. Many don't know they have it until irreversible vision loss has already occurred.

Watch our new PSA featuring first-person accounts of vision loss.

Join us to #StopAMD: https://bit.ly/4na8QK1

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · 21d

Glaucoma affects more than 4 million Americans & can only be diagnosed through a dilated eye exam—yet too many people don’t know they have glaucoma until irreversible vision loss has occurred.

Our new "Stop Glaucoma” PSA encourages everyone to protect their sight: https://bit.ly/46q9jQS

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · 21d

Join us for our Sept 24 Macular Chat featuring Dr. Sara Fard, a retina specialist at Illinois Retina Associates, as she explains the benefits of sustained GA treatment, including slowing the rate of vision loss, protecting retinal tissue & supporting visual function. Details: https://bit.ly/4miH393

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 17d

So proud for @brightfocus.bsky.social to be supporting Dr. Carr and her students. Looking forward to witnessing many discoveries from this lab.

Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · 19d

That's a wrap! My first RD conference as a PI *and* with two graduate students in attendance. Featuring @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social and generous funding from @brightfocus.bsky.social

The BrightFocus Foundation was invaluable in launching my career, and I could not be more grateful!

Three women smiling and standing in front of a scientific poster at a conference.

Two women and a man smiling and standing in front of a scientific poster at a conference.

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 17d

It is our pleasure to support YOU and your talented students. Keep on making those amazing discoveries and moving the field forward.

Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 22d

Excellent! So glad to hear.

Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 22d

Glad to hear it!!

Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 23d

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · 23d

Yesterday was BrightFocus Foundation’s #AMD Fast Track as a pre-meeting workshop for International #Retinal Degeneration scientific conference. Link to program: https://www.brightfocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-AMD-FastTrack-Prgram-FINAL-A4-web.pdf
Videos will be shared soon.

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BWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · 24d

It’s @choroidlab.bsky.social presenting on his very favorite topic, the choroid at the @brightfocus.bsky.social #RD2025 meeting.

Rob Mullins talking about choroid, standing at the lectern.

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BWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · 24d

It’s @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social from @brightfocus.bsky.social presenting at the AMD Fast Track meeting at the #RD2025 meeting.

Diane Bovenkamp presenting at the lectern for the AMD BrightFocus meeting.

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · Sep 7

The #BaltimoreCameraClub hosted a Welcome Back Potluck & Year-End Award Ceremony. Pics included here. Kudos to all who submitted—whether you win or not, we all are enriched by your artistry. See you soon (calendar): https://www.baltimorecameraclub.org/d/d01b3aca-e969-44ca-b574-0844eb363c2a

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · Jul 18

When it comes to protecting your sight, knowledge is power.

Join us for a chat with @uarizona.bsky.social researchers Drs. Brian McKay & Murray Brilliant about the benefits of AREDS2 supplements for macular degeneration & new research into L-DOPA.

Register at: www.brightfocus.org/macular/reso...

BrightFocus Foundation Macular Chat on July 30, titled "Vitamins and Supplements for Retinal Health featuring Murray Brilliant, PhD and Brian McKay, PhD

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Dr. Brittany J. Carr @drbjcarr.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you to the the @brightfocus.bsky.social for featuring my research on retinal deposits and their potential association with AMD. 🐸🧪 @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social

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How Better Models of Macular Degeneration Could Help Prevent Vision Loss

Most experimental models that researchers use to study macular degeneration fall short. BrightFocus Macular Degeneration Research grant recipient Dr. Brittany Carr aims to change that.

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BrightFocus Foundation @brightfocus.bsky.social · Jul 28

Meet our newest grant recipients across Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration & glaucoma research!

These exceptional investigators were selected for their potential to bring us closer to cures by pursuing the untried, the unexpected, and the most promising ideas.

Explore their research: bit.ly/4mnqZTX

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