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New Chair of Trustees
We are delighted to welcome Kathy Evans as our new Chair of Trustees.
Meet our supporters: William Taylor
Fundraising for Retina UK means a lot to me - both my dad and my nephew have been affected by inherited sight-loss, and I've seen first-hand the incredible work this charity does.
Online information & support
Retina UK has a number of online support resources which we offer via social media.
About Unlock Genetics
The aim of the site is to increase the level of awareness and understanding of genetic testing and genetic counselling among people living with inherited retinal dystrophies, empowering them to make fully informed decisions about their lives, healthcare and family planning.
Podcast: Introducing our new chair
A new Retina UK podcast that introduces our new chair of trustees, Kathy Evans.
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the strategic management of the organisation and delivery of our charitable objectives.
Phase 3 clinical trial has been given approval by FDA
The FDA has given Ocugen permission to start their phase 3 gene therapy clinical trial for retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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
Medical Advisory Board
Our Medical Advisory Board (MAB) advises our Board of Trustees in order that they can approve grants for research projects.