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The following projects were being funded by Retina UK and have recently come to an end.
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Information for healthcare professionals: Genetic testing and counselling in inherited retinal disease
Drugs for cancer and alcoholism show promise for RP
With all the interest in exciting gene and cell therapies for inherited sight loss, it’s easy to forget that more traditional drugs can also hold promise.
Retinal transplantation studies
Several groups around the world are investigating the use of retinal transplantation in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases.
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.
Autosomal recessive inheritance
Autosomal recessive inheritance means that the faulty gene is on an autosome (any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes) and that both copies need to be faulty to cause sight loss
Sirius clinical trial – Exon 13 mutation of USH2A
Prof Mariya Moosajee at Moorfields Eye Hospital has asked us to share the message below about the clinical trial she is running. This trial is for a treatment that targets a particular section of the USH2A gene.
New website aims to increase understanding of genetics
High quality information on genetic testing and counselling for families affected by inherited sight loss is now available in one place thanks to the launch of an innovative new website, Unlock Genetics.
ProQR announces agreement with Laboratoires Théa for inherited retinal disease programmes
Biotechnology company ProQR has announced that two of its RNA therapy development programmes for inherited sight loss are being acquired by Laboratoires Théa, a company specialising in eye care products.
Refsum syndrome
In Refsum Syndrome, visual impairment is accompanied by hearing loss, neurological problems, heart problems, dry or flaky skin, loss of sense of smell, and oddly shaped red blood cells.