We Support New Ideas
Our Mission: To Fund New Ideas at Their Inception
The Society’s independently judged, peer-reviewed research grants are highly valued by researchers and considered important and prestigious within the scientific community.
The Society has funded research projects by most of Canada’s top glaucoma researchers – doctors and scientists interested in finding new treatments and in preventing blindness from glaucoma. These highly respected researchers are recognized across Canada and internationally.
Their research includes:
- seeking to protect good nerve cells in the eye and repair damaged ones
- searching for genes related to glaucoma
- improving blood flow to the eye, and
- making glaucoma surgery easier for the patient.
Glaucoma Research Society of Canada grants $251,419 for 13 Research Projects in 2021
- Dept of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Delisted routine eye exams and increased utilization of family physicians and ophthalmologists for glaucoma diagnosis in Ontario
Dr. Yaping Jin & Dr. Yvonne Buys - Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS
Impact of Glaucoma Severity on Progression Rates of Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, Neuroretinal Rim, and Macular Ganglion Cell Layer
Dr. Yong Woo Kim, Dr. Balwantray Chauhan & Glen Sharpe - The Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partner, Toronto, ON
Glaucoma Medication Adherence and Persistence Rates in Ontario
Dr. Matt Schlenker - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Randomized Prospective Study of Superior v Temporal LPI in PACS Patients
Dr. Catherine Birt & Dr. Natalie Brossard - Lawson Health Research Institute, Ivey Eye Institute, London, ON
A co-screening strategy to determine the risk of glaucoma in patients undergoing sleep studies
Dr. Cindy Hutnik, Dr. William Reisman, Richard Zhang & Steven Villani - Lawson Health Research Institute, Ivey Eye Institute, London, ON
Impact of Meditation on Reducing Stress in Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic: An Electronic Pilot Feasibility Study
Dr. Monali Malvankar & Dr. Cindy Hutnik - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Virtual Reality Application for Patient Education and Adherence
Dr. Enitan Sogbesan - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
HUG-5 Responsiveness in Outpatient Clinics – A Feasibility Study
Dr. Keean Nanji, Dr. Enitan Sogbesan, Dr. Kevin Kennedy, Dr. Brian Chan & Dr. Feng Xie - Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS
Refinement of Eye Movement Perimetry
Dr. Brennan Eadie & Dr. Jayme Vianna - Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Does Glaucoma Have a Rhythm of Its Own?
Dr. Neeru Gupta, Dr. Yeni Yucel - Lawson Health Research Institute, Ivey Eye Institute, London, ON
Development of an Aspirin-Loaded Injectable Thermosensitive Gel for the Modulation of Wound Healing After Glaucoma Surgery
Dr. Cindy Hutnik, Dr. Patti Kiser, Dr. Cady Zeman-Pocrnich, Dr. James Armstrong, Anastasiya Vinokurtseva & Richard Zhang - Maisonneuve Rosemont Hospital, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC
Renewal: Optic Nerve Head Tissue Strain Maps: Cross-Sectional Study in Glaucoma Patients
Dr. Mark Lesk, Dr. Santiago Costantino, Dr. Marisse Masis-Solano - Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON
Renewal: Perceptual Grouping During Binocular Rivalry in Patients with Mild Glaucoma
Dr. Luminita Tarita-Nistor, Dr. Yvonne M Buys
Funds Raised Goes to Researchers Throughout Canada
The Glaucoma Research Society of Canada is the only Canadian non-profit organization solely dedicated to funding glaucoma research. Since 1989, it has raised more than five million dollars in support of 247 research projects. The Society funds 10 to 15% of all independent glaucoma research in Canada.
Sound governance, a volunteer board, and low administration costs ensure that as much funds raised by the Society go directly to Canadian researchers.
Registered charity information returns including detailed financial information are available online at the federal government’s Charities Directorate (part of the Canada Revenue Agency). The Society’s Charitable Donation Registration Number is 88917 8695 RR0001.
Dr. Cindy Hutnik and her team of researchers with Dr. Trope at GRSC’s 2020 Annual Supporters’ Meeting
Your donations have funded numerous scientists who have gained international respect and reputations in advancing research into glaucoma.
The next decade should see some important breakthroughs including methods to maintain and possibly even repair damaged optic nerves in glaucoma.
Your support is essential to continue this valuable and much needed research.
Alexandre Ball and his team of researchers, 2009
Research Grant Applications
Researchers into glaucoma from across Canada apply annually for funding. Independent peers review the applications under the guidance of the Scientific Advisory Committee of renowned ophthalmologists and scientists from across the country. The Committee makes funding recommendations to the Society’s Board of Directors.
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