The Elisabeth Macdonald Memorial Award, announced on World Sight Day (9 October 2025) and marking the start of MDFA’s 25th anniversary year, will fund innovative research focused on improving diagnosis, treatment, and support for people living with macular or retinal disease outside major cities.
Learn more about the MDFA 25th Anniversary Award and how to apply
Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) has launched its new Research Impact Report, which showcases the groundbreaking projects our organisation has funded to help reduce the impact of macular disease.
A/Prof Gerald Liew’s second MDFA Research Grant is allowing him to investigate a potential sight-saving supplement to improve dysfunctional mitochondria and prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
If you have AMD, you could help this MDFA-funded study.
Results have now been presented at medical conferences in the USA.
Apellis announces initial results from two phase III studies in geographic atrophy.
MDFA funded researcher Ms Diana Tang is rolling out the Movement, Interaction and Nutrition for Greater Lifestyles in the Elderly – or MINGLE – program.
MDFA funded researcher, Dr Anai Gonzalez Cordero is creating an organoid – essentially a mini organ in a dish – with a macular structure.
MDFA has awarded more than $1 million in research funding to eight promising projects, in the search for a cure for macular diseases.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of MDFA’s Research Grants Program, this free publication introduces you to the talented researchers your donations have funded since 2011.
Faye Grant included MDFA in her Will. Her bequest is now funding vital, innovative research into macular disease through the Grant Family Fund.
The Elisabeth Macdonald Memorial Award, announced on World Sight Day (9 October 2025) and marking the start of MDFA’s 25th anniversary year, will fund innovative research focused on improving diagnosis, treatment, and support for people living with macular or retinal disease outside major cities.
Learn more about the MDFA 25th Anniversary Award and how to apply
As we prepare to mark our 25th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the journey so far – and the incredible community that made it possible.
Speech at Macular Disease Foundation Australia’s Research Awards | Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
2025 MDFA research grant awards presented at Admiralty House
Next-generation gene therapy for Stargardt Disease: Enhanced AAV-mediated ABCA4 delivery to restore vision
Macular vascular disease: software standardisation and data harmonisation to accelerate the development of new imaging biomarkers and therapies
Genotype-phenotype correlations in PRPH2-associated retinal dystrophy
Nocturnal hypoxia: An unrecognised risk factor for neovascular age-related macular degeneration