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New mechanism of disease discovered for Retinitis Pigmentosa
The team have found the cause of disease in the first ever family tree drawn up at Moorfields Eye Hospital over 35 years ago, which had remained unsolved until now.
Meet a Researcher: Hajrah Sarkar
Hajrah Sarkar is a PhD student whose project is funded by Retina UK.
Optogenetics
The BBC covered a story on Monday 24 May about optogenetics partially restoring the sight of a man living with retinitis pigmentosa in France.
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e-Newsletter May 2024
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Meet a Researcher: Jing Yu
Jing Yu is a Research Assistant at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
Children and young people
Different inherited sight loss conditions present noticeable symptoms at different times.
A genetic diagnosis for RP can give rise to unexpected surprises
James Birtley is a Retina UK supporter and volunteer who is living with retinitis pigmentosa. He is also a scientist with a particular interest in the structure of proteins, the complex molecules that form the building blocks of our bodies.
Experimental therapy by Retina UK-funded researchers leads to ‘life changing improvements’
Researchers who received funding from Retina UK have carried out experimental gene therapy that is reported to have led to ‘life changing improvements’ to sight for four children with inherited sight loss.