ANA Joins Global Genes & Formalizes Partnerships

Background is a black wood grain that's intended to look like a desk. On the left are images of a computer, notepad, pencil and glasses that look like they are sitting on the desk. In the middle is the ANA logo, followed by text as follows: "Focal Point, Focus: Glaucoma, Part 2, Host: Janelle Collins, Guest: Dr. Peter Netland"

Focal Point – Episode 2 – Glaucoma in Aniridia, Part 2

Focal Point is a webinar series presented by Aniridia North America. This is the second episode, with a focus of Glaucoma in Aniridia. Dr. Peter Netland joins Janelle Collins to give an overview of Glaucoma and to answer a multitude of frequently asked questions that were not covered in episode 1.

Black rectangle at top that says "2022 In Review" with ANA Logo. Underneath that, the words "Represent, Serve, Support" are in a light blue rectangle. Under the "Represent" word, there are three things listed with graphics for each; 1) Presented at the 6th European Aniridia Conference 2) Participated in Global Aniridia Day Webinar 3) Attended WAGR Weekend. Under "Serve", these three things are listed: 1)3000 website views, 2) Launched Webinar series, and 3) Created YouTube Channel. Under "Support", 1) Published Patient Overview 2021 ANA symposium, 2) Formed Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, and 3) Created Facebook Page. At the bottom of the page is the ANA Mission: Represent, serve and support the North American community of persons affected by aniridia and their families, patient advocacy organizations, and clinicians and scientists.

ANA Completes First Year as Non-profit Organization

2022 was Aniridia North America’s first calendar year after receiving its 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS. Recently, the Board of Directors met for their annual in-person meeting to reflect on the accomplishments of the last year, and to develop a strategic plan for 2023.

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ANA Participation in the 6th European Aniridia Conference

Part of ANA’s vision is to coordinate and synergize its activities and efforts with Aniridia Europe and other international organizations to provide more effective support and affiliations for the global aniridia community. In pursuit of that vision, representatives from ANA were honored to be invited and to participate in the 6th European Aniridia Conference, which was hosted by the Asociación Española de Aniridia in San Juan de Alicante, Spain in June of 2022.

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ANIRIDIA NORTH AMERICA Created as US Nonprofit Organization

The recent creation of a new nonprofit organization, Aniridia North America (ANA), has been announced by its founding Board of Directors.  Aniridia North America is a charitable organization created to represent, serve, and support the North American community of persons affected by aniridia and their families, patient advocacy organizations, and clinicians and scientists. ANA was …

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ANA To Host Scientific Symposium Dedicated To PAX6 and Aniridia

Charlottesville, Virginia – The newly formed Aniridia North America (ANA) announces its first event to strengthen and expand research focused on aniridia and related problems. The 2021 Aniridia North America Symposium: PAX6, Aniridia, and Beyond will bring together top researchers from North America and around the world. This meeting, like its predecessor, the 2019 John …

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2021 Symposium Easel Poster

2021 ANA Symposium Speakers

The 2021 ANA Symposium: PAX6, Aniridia, and Beyond is the inaugural event for Aniridia North America and is supported by the UVA Ophthalmology and Biology Departments, the Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences and Medicine, as well as the Vision for Tomorrow Foundation, the University of Georgia and and the International WAGR Syndrome …

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Aniridia North America
106 W. Calendar Ave
Suite 122
LaGrange, IL 60525

Aniridia North America is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States.

EIN: 86-2917141

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