Diane Bovenkamp, PhD
@dianebovenkamp.bsky.social
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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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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A surprising connection: Parkinson's drug L-DOPA protects against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researcher Brian McKay, PhD, used this finding to discover a protective eye pathway & create an AMD supplement.
Now he's working on new treatments based on this discovery. 🔬
Now he's working on new treatments based on this discovery. 🔬
New Supplement to Prevent Macular Degeneration Inspires Deeper Search for Cures
A Macular Degeneration Research-funded scientist launched a supplement based on a link he discovered between the eye disease and Parkinson’s disease. Now he’s continuing research in the hopes of findi...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A surprising connection: Parkinson's drug L-DOPA protects against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researcher Brian McKay, PhD, used this finding to discover a protective eye pathway & create an AMD supplement.
Now he's working on new treatments based on this discovery. 🔬
Now he's working on new treatments based on this discovery. 🔬
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#FuchsDystrophy is a common blinding corneal disease but only 1 in 70 patients globally have access to transplant tissue. @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Rajalekshmy Shyam is working on developing more accessible therapies. Read how federal funding supports her research: https://bit.ly/471Np8o
October 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
#FuchsDystrophy is a common blinding corneal disease but only 1 in 70 patients globally have access to transplant tissue. @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Rajalekshmy Shyam is working on developing more accessible therapies. Read how federal funding supports her research: https://bit.ly/471Np8o
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Early-mid career female @arvoinfo.bsky.social members! Apply for our Women's #LeadershipDevelopment Program to boost your leadership skills, expand your network and seize new opportunities. Deadline is Oct. 31: https://bit.ly/47oYoJC
October 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Early-mid career female @arvoinfo.bsky.social members! Apply for our Women's #LeadershipDevelopment Program to boost your leadership skills, expand your network and seize new opportunities. Deadline is Oct. 31: https://bit.ly/47oYoJC
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Apply for an @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation EyeFind Research Grant for the chance to receive up to $5K for tissue samples from eye banks for your #VisionResearch project. Sponsored by @brightfocus.bsky.social. Submit by Oct. 31 https://bit.ly/45LmPj7
October 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Apply for an @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation EyeFind Research Grant for the chance to receive up to $5K for tissue samples from eye banks for your #VisionResearch project. Sponsored by @brightfocus.bsky.social. Submit by Oct. 31 https://bit.ly/45LmPj7
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@arvoinfo.bsky.social members―enter your best lab-produced image for the 2025 ARVO Scientific Image Contest and showcase the hidden wonders of #VisionResearch. Your art could be displayed at #ARVO2026 and win a $300 gift card! Deadline is tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4mNNbq8
October 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
@arvoinfo.bsky.social members―enter your best lab-produced image for the 2025 ARVO Scientific Image Contest and showcase the hidden wonders of #VisionResearch. Your art could be displayed at #ARVO2026 and win a $300 gift card! Deadline is tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4mNNbq8
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Junior researchers: Apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Early Career Mentorship Program for a golden opportunity to get the guidance you need from an ARVO mentor tailored to your interests. Submit by Dec. 1: https://bit.ly/42XnSdM
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Junior researchers: Apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Early Career Mentorship Program for a golden opportunity to get the guidance you need from an ARVO mentor tailored to your interests. Submit by Dec. 1: https://bit.ly/42XnSdM
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Catch up with @arvoinfo.bsky.social President-elect Terri Young, MD, MBA, FARVO, as she discusses her work in ocular genetics, the importance of advocating for continued funding of #VisionResearch and her advice to junior researchers on the value of ARVO membership. Watch now: https://bit.ly/4oPpOxz
Get to know - ARVO president-elect Terri Young
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November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Catch up with @arvoinfo.bsky.social President-elect Terri Young, MD, MBA, FARVO, as she discusses her work in ocular genetics, the importance of advocating for continued funding of #VisionResearch and her advice to junior researchers on the value of ARVO membership. Watch now: https://bit.ly/4oPpOxz
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Recognize excellence in #VisionResearch! Nominate a remarkable colleague for one of @arvoinfo.bsky.social's prestigious Achievement Awards and celebrate groundbreaking contributions to #ophthalmology and #VisualScience. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/438zpHr
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Recognize excellence in #VisionResearch! Nominate a remarkable colleague for one of @arvoinfo.bsky.social's prestigious Achievement Awards and celebrate groundbreaking contributions to #ophthalmology and #VisualScience. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/438zpHr
Great opportunity for prospective grad students in integrative pathobiology. Info on how to register for virtual open house on October 30 below.
Prospective students, join us for our virtual open house on Oct 30 from 12-1 pm PST to get all your questions answered, register here: ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Great opportunity for prospective grad students in integrative pathobiology. Info on how to register for virtual open house on October 30 below.
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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!
📻 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
Catch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVG9...
#WorldDenseBreastDay
Dr. Berg Discusses Dense Breasts, Supplemental Screening, and Insurance Issues on Sirius XM
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September 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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!
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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 🧠 🔬
Read about Dr. Giacomo Koch's research: https://bit.ly/41Jr4JG 🧠 🔬
September 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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 🧠 🔬
Read about Dr. Giacomo Koch's research: https://bit.ly/41Jr4JG 🧠 🔬
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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. ⤵️
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.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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. ⤵️
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. ⤵️
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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
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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September 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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
Read about the research co-funded by BrightFocus Foundation and published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/42rTojT
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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.
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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September 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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.
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.
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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
Watch our new PSA featuring first-person accounts of vision loss.
Join us to #StopAMD: https://bit.ly/4na8QK1
September 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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
Watch our new PSA featuring first-person accounts of vision loss.
Join us to #StopAMD: https://bit.ly/4na8QK1
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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
Our new "Stop Glaucoma” PSA encourages everyone to protect their sight: https://bit.ly/46q9jQS
September 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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
Our new "Stop Glaucoma” PSA encourages everyone to protect their sight: https://bit.ly/46q9jQS
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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
September 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
So proud for @brightfocus.bsky.social to be supporting Dr. Carr and her students. Looking forward to witnessing many discoveries from this lab.
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!
The BrightFocus Foundation was invaluable in launching my career, and I could not be more grateful!
September 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
So proud for @brightfocus.bsky.social to be supporting Dr. Carr and her students. Looking forward to witnessing many discoveries from this lab.
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.
Videos will be shared soon.
September 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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.
Videos will be shared soon.
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It’s @choroidlab.bsky.social presenting on his very favorite topic, the choroid at the @brightfocus.bsky.social #RD2025 meeting.
September 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
It’s @choroidlab.bsky.social presenting on his very favorite topic, the choroid at the @brightfocus.bsky.social #RD2025 meeting.
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It’s @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social from @brightfocus.bsky.social presenting at the AMD Fast Track meeting at the #RD2025 meeting.
September 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
It’s @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social from @brightfocus.bsky.social presenting at the AMD Fast Track meeting at the #RD2025 meeting.
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
September 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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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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...
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...
July 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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...
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...
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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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July 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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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