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Stem cells are a special type of cell, which under the right conditions can be encouraged to grow into any other type of cell in the body, including retinal cells (rods, cones and retinal pigment epithelial cells).

jCyte have released additional preclinical data regarding jCell

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In 2014 we funded an exciting new collaborative project. The UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium (UKIRDC) Project brought together the four largest research groups in the UK specialising in inherited retinal diseases (IRDs).

Celebrate the life of your loved one, by donating in their memory and help us fund more research and support, now.

Thursday 10 October, 5.30pm - In-person - Come and join Colin & Linda at the Alamo Bar & Grill in Ryde for a meal and Quiz Night in aid of Retina UK Day!

• Local peer support group

Saturday 28 September 2024, 5pm - In-person meet up for food and drinks at the Pendulum Hotel Garden Bar & Restaurant following on from our Annual Conference.

• Local peer support group

Nanoscope Therapeutics has announced positive results from their two year randomised controlled phase 2b optogenetic therapy trial for late-stage retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

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• Retinitis pigmentosa

Our sight loss survey highlighted that you have a real appetite to get involved in representing the inherited sight loss community through activities like focus groups, surveys and research projects via the Retina UK Lived Experience Panel.

Completing this form will enable Retina UK to claim tax back on eligible donations. It means that for every £1 you donate to Retina UK we can claim back 25p at no extra cost to you.

Find out how you can mark your special day while fundraising for people with inherited sight loss.