TED Community Opportunities

Below you will find opportunities related to thyroid eye disease. We post these for your information but do not endorse specific activities or individuals.

IN PERSON OPPORTUNITY FOR TED and/or GRAVES’ DISEASE PATIENTS, AND CARE PARTNERS

LaGrippe Research, an independent market research firm specializing in healthcare, is currently conducting a study in Chicago, IL on Graves’ Disease / Thyroid Eye Disease / Hyperthyroidism. If you are interested in participating, please see below for details.
Chicago, IL

  • Adult patients (18+) diagnosed and family members to a loved one diagnosed with Graves’ Disease/TED/Hyperthyroidism to be included
  • 60-minute, in-person interview at a research facility located in Chicago, IL
  • Dates: August 3rd – August 6th
  • $200 incentive paid by check sent through mail
  • Eligibility survey: https://lagripperesearch.research.net/r/9NXWBP3

Once completed, a member of our team will reach out to let you know if you qualify and if so, to get you scheduled.

Please note that all your personal identifying information is held confidential from the end clients and at no point will anybody be asked to take anything, or will any medication or products be promoted. We are strictly interested in learning about your experiences living with and caring for the condition(s).

Thank you in advance! If there are any questions, please contact Maggie at maggie@lagripperesearch.com

We’re excited to share an opportunity from our partner, Design Science, for those living with Thyroid Eye Disease and their caregivers.

TED Research Opportunity: $200+ for Patient Feedback  

We’re excited to share an opportunity from our partner, Design Science, for those living with Thyroid Eye Disease and their caregivers. Design Science is a healthcare research company that works with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to gather feedback and improve medical devices, making them safer and easier to use.

They are currently looking for adult patients and their caregivers to give their feedback on a new autoinjector.  

Study details:

  • A one-time in-person 75-minute session in Philadelphia, Chicago. or nationwide
  • Partnering with patients and caregivers of those with Thyroid Eye Disease or similar conditions
  • $200+ per hour
  • Spring–Fall 2026
  • All studies are simulated—no medication or injections are required. The focus is on feedback and usability of the device

To learn more or sign up, visit: Thyroid Eye Disease Study – Fill out form  

For questions, contact: studyinfo@dscience.com

Want to learn more about Design Science? You call follow them on their social medias @designscience 

Dr. Kahana Event in June 2026
DRY EYE FOUNDATION ADVOCACY DAY
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Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness VisionWalk! A family-friendly event bringing communities together to support one another and raise awareness about vision loss.
Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness VisionWalk! A family-friendly event bringing communities together to support one another and raise awareness about vision loss. Whether you’re impacted by thyroid eye disease (TED) or other conditions, VisionWalk is a powerful way to connect and inspire. Find a VisionWalk near you and register today!

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