National Neurovision Research Institute
In 2004, the Foundation established the National Neurovision Research Institute (NNRI) to accelerate the translation of laboratory-based research into clinical trials for treatments and cures of retinal degenerative diseases. NNRI is a medical research institute that promotes cooperation and collaborations between academic researchers, government agencies, corporations and private foundations. NNRI is also negotiating royalties and licensing fees from drug discovery and commercialization of new therapies.
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