The IRRF Board of Directors

  • Michael A. Callahan, M.D.


  • Larry A. Donoso, M.D., Ph.D., J.D.


  • V. Hugo Marx III


  • John S. Parker, M.D.


  • Remembering Alston Callahan, M.D.


  • Remembering Charles D. Kelman, M.D...


  • In Memory: Dr. and Mrs. David (Loris) Rich


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    About the International Retinal Research Foundation

    The International Retinal Research Foundation, Inc. (IRRF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to its mission of supporting visual research. Emphasis is placed on diseases of all structures of the human eye with a focus on discovering the causes, preventions, and cures of macular degeneration of the retina and diabetic retinopathy. To accomplish this mission, the IRRF provides financial support of vision research directly, as well as through salary support for training fellowships, public awareness programs, and the promotion of the exchange of research findings.
    		IRRF:Human Retina

    During the first year of the Foundation's existence, nearly $1 million was received in financial support and shortly afterwards the first grant was made. Several generous legacies followed, with the most notable being from Loris and David Rich. Now, in 2005 the IRRF capital funds total approximately $28 million. Since incorporating in 1997, the IRRF board of directors has awarded over $3 million to retinal researchers worldwide.
    IRRF: CEFH
    		 The administrative offices for the IRRF are located at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama. The Hospital and the IRRF share a common bond in that both entities were founded by Alston Callahan, M.D. with help from private citizens, public corporations, and grateful patients.

    To learn more about the history of the International Retinal Research Foundation, its board members, and to gain insight about our donors, you may click on the headings in the sidebar to navigate this site.
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