ERN-EYE is proud to highlight Prof. Hélène Dollfus, winner of the 2026 Black Pearl Scientific Award, for her outstanding contributions to rare genetic eye disease research and, above all, her unwaring commitment to patients and their families.
Her research on syndromic retinopathies, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, and ciliopathies has significantly advanced our understanding of these conditions and provided new hopes for patients and their families.
This award celebrates a career fully dedicated to improving diagnosis, care, and patient support for people living with rare disease across Europe.