Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, connected with Marianne Hedlund through an introduction facilitated by Larry Wagh, who serves as the Ambassador for KnowTheGlow in India. Marianne had been in India for a few months on sabbatical and planned to continue her research in Bolivia and South …
Introducing Dr. Cecelia Ojabo
In the realm of healthcare, the most impactful changes often occur at the grassroots level. Dr. Cecilia Ojabo, a distinguished figure in ophthalmology and former Commissioner of Health and Human Services in Benue State, Nigeria, has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between rural …
Get to Know Dr. Marcela Zubieta
As the Regional Chair of Latin America for Childhood Cancer International, CCI, the largest patient support organization for childhood cancer, Dr. Marcela Zubieta coordinates programs and campaigns, conferences, meetings, and training for member organizations in the region to transformatively improve the experience of childhood cancer …
Meet Dr. Maria Pefkianaki
Megan Webber, co-founder of KnowTheGlow, and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach, recently engaged in a pivotal conversation with Dr. Maria Pefkianaki, Director of the Ocular Oncology Service in Athens, Greece. Dr. Pefkianaki’s journey is one of resilience, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of a …
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Conference in Mexico City – 25-27 June 2024
Megan Webber, Helene Dameris and our new partnership liaison, Caitlin Villante, are looking forward to attending the IAPB conference in Mexico City this June! Megan has been asked to present as part of a panel entitled “Act Today – Transform Tomorrow”! At the conference we …
Meet Dr. Dan Alter
Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, and Helene Dameris, Global Outreach Director, had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Dan Alter, President of Focus Inc., facilitated through an introduction by Dr. Yamilee Chérubin, the only pediatric ophthalmologist in Haiti. In the world of vision care, …
Brazilian April Brown Campaign Update
https://www.iapb.org/blog/april-brown-launches-for-2024/ As part of our ongoing Brazil awareness campaign, KTG is delighted to highlight the recently completed April Brown Campaign and their work raising awareness of eye disease and eye health throughout Brazil! We are happy to see that the campaign which began in April …
World Congress of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Conference – 11-13 July 2024
KTG is honored to have Sandra Staffieri representing KTG at the Kuala Lumpur WSPOS Conference in July! She will be presenting on how digital technology is enhancing awareness and early diagnosis of childhood eye disease.
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Conference in Mexico City – 25-27 June 2024
Megan Webber, Helene Dameris and our new partnership liaison, Caitlin Villante, are looking forward to attending the IAPB conference in Mexico City this June! At the conference we hope to meet with other IAPB members from around the world to discuss issues surrounding awareness of …
Ocular Oncology Symposium Athens, Greece – 30 May – June 1 2024
We are delighted to announce that Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KnowTheGlow, will be attending the upcoming combined conference of the 1st Ocular Oncology Symposium and the 10th Annual European Retinoblastoma Meeting Group. Scheduled to take place from May 30th to June 1st, …