In the world of ocular health, the incidence of retinoblastoma (RB) has remained a pressing concern, especially in regions where resources are scarce. The conversation with Dr. Andrew Stacey, an Ophthalmologist at the Eye Institute at Harborview, University of Washington and a UW assistant professor …
Meet Dr. Dupe-Ademola-Popoola, Nigeria
As Megan Webber delved into the heart of Dr.Popoola’s ongoing efforts, their conversation navigated the journey of sustainability in awareness campaigns. Learning from past challenges, they envisioned flexible and durable awareness materials, transcending the limitations of traditional flyers. The shift to “flex material” flyers, available …
Navigating the Unseen: Dean Santiago Schnell’s Journey
Know The Glow’s Megan Webber had the pleasure of meeting Dean Santiago Schnell, the head of the University of Notre Dame’s College of Science. His journey from Venezuela to Oxford, then Michigan, and now his expanding role at Notre Dame fascinated Megan. Notably recognized for …
Retinostop – Meet The Team
In a recent meeting, the luminous dedication of Dr. Laurence Desjardins, Erika Leiman, Vice President Marie Françoise Ray, and President Catherine Bothorel of Rétinostop shone as brightly as their cause: raising awareness about Retinoblastoma (RB), a rare eye cancer affecting children in France. Together with …
iScreen Vision – Meet The Team
iScreen Vision, a pioneering force in vision screening, recently provided valuable insights during an interview with Megan Webber and Helene Dameris from KnowTheGlow. Megan had recently had a chance meeting with Lisa Watson at the American Academy of Pediatrics (Orange County) Conference and right away …
Meet Valerie Baltzley
KnowTheGlow Social Media Ambassador In early 2023, Valerie was introduced to the KnowtheGlow team through Christina Gill, the mom of a child who had Coats’ Disease and found support in the KTG community. Her passion and work in the social media marketing world and the …
KTG India Ambassador Larry Wagh introduces KTG to Dr. Esther Nafula and Ms. Michelle Obat, Palliative Care Experts from Kenya
KTG India Ambassador, Larry Wagh, opened a new chapter for KTG in Kenya when he introduced KTG to Ms. Michelle Obat and Dr. Esther Nafula, Palliative Care Experts he’d recently met during the St. Jude’s Conference he attended in the United States. In a “glowincidental” …
Dr. Rosie Brennan Global Citizen Ophthalmologist
Recently, Megan Webber was able to speak with Dr. Rosie Brennan and learn about her incredible work in the Tanzania region. As a Global Ophthalmologist she has traveled far and wide and her story below written in her own words best encapsulates her work in …
Meet Dr. Milka Mafwiri
In early March 2021, as the world slowly emerged from the standstill caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, connected with three influential doctors: Dr. Clare Gilbert, Dr. Richard Bowman, and Dr. Aeesha Malik who were involved in initiating a pilot training …
Meet Dr. Heronima Joas
Dr. Heronima Joas, a dedicated Pediatric oncologist, and hematologist in Tanzania’s Mwanza region at the Bugando Medical Center (BMC), has been making remarkable strides in neuro-oncology, Retinoblastoma and nutrition, particularly in pediatric cancer care. Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, had the privilege of meeting Dr …