Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative

The Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative 2026 Fall Symposium

The Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative (MTM Vision) 2026 Fall Symposium is co-hosted by the Caswell Diabetes Institute and the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan. This scientific symposium brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, representatives from industry, government and regulatory agencies, and patients all working together to advance research to conquer vision loss from Diabetic Retinal Disease.

See the agenda HERE

Women’s Wear Daily – Frances Valentine + Mary Tyler Moore Launch Capsule Collection

Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) highlights the upcoming Frances Valentine × Mary Tyler Moore capsule collection, celebrating Mary’s timeless style, trailblazing spirit, and enduring influence on generations of women.

“Mary Tyler Moore was everything to Katy and me. She gave women like us permission to dream bigger and to lead with confidence, creativity, and heart,” shares Frances Valentine Co-Founder and CEO Elyce Arons. “This collection is a love letter to her legacy and her style.”

Read the full WWD feature HERE

New York Post: Smile attire: Frances Valentine debuts a new collection inspired by Mary Tyler Moore

Best friends Elyce Arons and the late Kate Spade originally co-founded their iconic brands out of a shared love for Mary’s trailblazing style. Now, alongside Mary’s husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine, Frances Valentinehas brought a limited-edition lineup to life.

The pieces draw straight from Mary’s personal wardrobe and her unforgettable roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show.

20% of net sales from the collection will benefit the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative to advance research to preserve and restore vision from diabetic retinal disease.

Read the full New York Post feature HERE

Celebrating The Life And Looks Of A Legend!

Frances Valentine Honors Mary Tyler Moore With A New Collection

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‘Love Is All Around’ at SCAD’s Mary Tyler Moore exhibition

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The Mary Experience: New exhibit at SCAD

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People Magazine: Bernadette Peters Shares Her Favorite Items from Frances Valentine Capsule Collection Honoring Mary Tyler Moore

PEOPLE highlights the Frances Valentine × Mary Tyler Moore collection through the eyes of Mary’s longtime friend Bernadette Peters. Peters reflects on Mary’s timeless style and enduring legacy while sharing some of her favorite pieces from the collection, including the Petrie Pant, Wool Peacoat, and iconic MTM Hat.

Style Supports Science: 20% of net proceeds from the collection will go to the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative, the only nonprofit organization focused on research to improve diagnostic tools, treatments, and ultimately a cure.

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Advancing the Future of Diabetic Retinal Disease Research

Enrollment Milestone Achieved!

The Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative is proud to celebrate an important milestone in diabetes-related retinal research: the DRCR Retina Network has enrolled the first participant in Protocol AR, the Longitudinal Natural History Study of Retinal Function in Eyes of Patients with Diabetes.

This milestone marks the official launch of participant enrollment and reflects the dedication of the investigators, coordinators, reading centers, study teams, and partners working together to advance our understanding of retinal disease.

We extend special congratulations to Dr. Jennifer K. Sun, one of the DRCR Retina Network Chairs, for enrolling the first participant in the study.

Through collaboration with the DRCR Retina Network and the University of Michigan, the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative is helping support research that moves us closer to evidence-based advances in care for people living with diabetes-related retinal disease.

We look forward to continued enrollment and to the meaningful contributions of participants and clinical sites across the Network.

Diabetic retinal disease cure accelerator: Modernizing staging and endpoints

The Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative is modernizing staging and endpoints for diabetic eye disease. This means we are using advanced technology to catch eye damage much earlier, and changing how we measure success in clinical trials to focus on what matters most: saving a patient’s everyday vision.

– Dr. S Robert Levine

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Learn more about our Spring 2025 workshop here: https://www.marytylermoore.org/blog/spring-2025-workshop/

Quinta Brunson Says The Mary Tyler Moore Show ‘Went Platinum’ in Her Home, Credits the ‘70s Icon as a Major Inspiration

Quinta Brunson is paying tribute to the 1970s actress who inspired her to star in her own sitcom.

On Wednesday, May 6, the Abbott Elementary creator, 36, received the Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award at Variety’s FYC TV Fest in West Hollywood, and opened up to the outlet about what it meant to see another woman accomplishing her dreams at a young age.

The award was presented to Quinta by Dr. S Robert Levine, Mary’s husband, who created The Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative to advance research for vision loss from diabetes.

Variety: Quinta Brunson Says Making 22 Episodes a Year of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Made Her Feel ‘Invincible’ as She Expands Into More TV and Film

– Dr. S Robert Levine (Mary Tyler Moore’s husband) during the ceremony for the Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award on 5/6/2026

“In Quinta, not only do we have a multiple, award-winning, brilliant, kind, brave innovator who is an actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and writer, we are next leveling it, pushing up to match Mary’s role as a creative who forced change to the world of television production.”

“With all that she has achieved in such a short time, it is clear that Quinta is the next Mary in every way.”

The Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative is proud to partner with Variety to advance research for earlier detection, better treatments, and ultimately a cure for vision loss from diabetes.

Variety: Love Is All Around: Quinta Brunson’s Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award Closes a Sitcom Circle

“Just like Mary Tyler Moore, Quinta Brunson’s got spunk.” – Variety