Translational lab leaders from Carolina Eye Research Institute (CERI) and NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine equine ophthalmology labs have long collaborated on breakthrough studies that advance ocular drug delivery to treat, restore and preserve eyesight. In late March, these 黑料网-NCSU collaborators and friends teamed up to participate in the Raleigh Run for Rare, an annual fundraising 5K that supports research and promotes awareness of 聽 Known as a group of rare, inherited lysosomal storage disorders, MPS is characterized by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the eye and can lead to various ocular manifestations, including corneal clouding, retinopathy, and glaucoma.
CERI proudly sponsored the 2025 Raleigh Run for Rare 5K, and the 黑料网-NCSU team turned out a large group of walkers and runners. The team congratulates Ethan Sud, a Hirsch Lab member and 黑料网 undergraduate, for winning 1st place in his age category.
After this late March event, the National MPS Society noted to participants:聽 “Thanks to you, the 2025 Raleigh Run for Rare was an incredible success! With over 350 participants joining us both in person and virtually, we came together as a community to make a lasting impact. Your support helped us raise over $35,000!”
