She hoped key research could help save her eyesight. Then the Trump funding cuts came

Jessica Chaikof says research into gene therapies could someday save her eyesight. But she worries cuts to federal research funding could mean that therapy won't be ready in time.

Jun 24, 2025 - 12:18
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She hoped key research could help save her eyesight. Then the Trump funding cuts came
Jessica Chaikof was born with Usher 1F syndrome, which results in congenital deafness and eventual blindness.

Jessica Chaikof says research into gene therapies could someday save her eyesight. But she worries cuts to federal research funding could mean that therapy won't be ready in time.

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