Join us in "Building the Bench" for the Future of Coats' Disease Research & Education!
Research Gives Hope that a Cure for Coats' Disease is on the Horizon - Let's Invest in the Future!
Doctors and researchers hold the key to unlocking new treatments and breakthroughs for Coats’ Disease—but we need more doctors to focus on Coats' disease research and they need your support to get there.
When deciding on the direction of their professional career focus, one of the most impactful experiences for new doctors and researchers is participation in medical conferences. Attending medical conferences provides opportunities for early-career doctors to collaborate with experts, which sparks innovation and inspires the next generation to focus on Coats’ Disease. Yet, for many early-career professionals, the cost of attending these crucial medical gatherings is a major barrier. That's why we developed the Education Grant Program to assist them in attending one of several key retinal conferences each year. The Education Grant Program provides financial assistance up to $1,000 to each awardee for conference registration and travel expenses. Since the Program's start in 2019, the Foundation has funded 20 Education Grants. (You can view their testimonials at this link: https://www.coatsdiseasefoundation.org/education-grants.)
We believe that these grants encourage new doctors to choose Coats' Disease as their research focus. Through this program, we are building our bench of future Coats' Disease experts, so we are launching a campaign to fund more Education Grants.
Our goal is to raise $6,000 specifically for Education Grants by July 1, enabling us to support doctors and researchers attending retina conferences such as the 2025 Advances in Pediatric Retina Course. Your support directly helps early career doctors, junior fellows, and researchers so they can:
- Present their findings on Coats’ Disease to leading specialists
- Connect with mentors and expand their network of dedicated researchers
- Gain knowledge and inspiration to drive future advancements
- Commit their careers to fighting Coats’ Disease
Priority for the Education Grant Award is given to applicants who are presenting a paper, poster, or abstract on Coats’ Disease or other pediatric retinal disease research. By investing in the next generation of experts, you're fueling progress toward earlier diagnoses, better treatments, and, one day, a cure.
Every dollar makes a difference. Will you help us shape the future of Coats’ Disease research?