Update on Retinoblastoma Genetics Lab

We are grateful for the generous support of the Allene Reuss Memorial Trust, the SoHum Foundation and the many friends who helped Aravind build the first genetic testing lab in the developing world for retinoblastoma (eye cancer). Thanks to your support, Aravind has become an internationally-recognized center of excellence for retinoblastoma research and treatment. Most notably, Aravind has been awarded two multi-year grants from the Indian government for future research in the genetic causes of retinoblastoma.

Aravind‘s unique rapid-sequencing process significantly reduces the time (and therefore the cost) to identify genetic mutations. As a result, we are able to offer affordable testing to Aravind patients, as well as to families throughout the world.

We still need your help to save the sight and lives of our patients. If you would like to provide treatment for a child with eye cancer, click here to make a donation and join Aravind’s Ring of Hope.