jCyte update
In spring 2021, the US company jCyte announced detailed results from their successful phase 2b clinical trial of jCell, a stem cell-based treatment for RP.
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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.
Positive early findings from ProQR trial of USH2A therapy
Biotechnology company ProQR has announced encouraging results from its early analysis of the phase 1/2 trial of QR-421a, an innovative approach to treating sight loss caused by mutations in a particular section of the USH2A gene.
Gene therapy shows promise in tackling X-linked RP
Early results from clinical testing of a gene therapy to treat X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) have shown partial reversal of sight loss in some patients.
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.
National Peer Support Group
Thursday 9 October 2025, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join us for our Autumn National meeting where we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker Stuart Colville from The Wise Group's Energy Advice Service.
Tyne & Wear Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 18 October, 1.00pm - 7.00pm - In-person - Come and join Colin Hetherington and the group for their latest social event at the Tyneside Irish Centre in Newcastle.
‘Talking’ Tech Peer Support Group
Thursday 25 September 2025, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Come and join us for our latest meeting where we are excited to be joined by Envision who will be talking about the launch of their new Ally Solos Glasses.
Hope To Seaview 2024
Join Colin & Linda McArthur for their annual Isle of Wight walk in support of Retina UK. Last year's event raised a record-breaking £6,000+!
‘Talking’ Travel Peer Support Group
Tuesday 28 October 2025, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Come and join Richard & Rachael for our latest meeting to hear from our guest speaker Liam Geschwindt, Cofounder & CEO of Touch Pulse who will talk about their new outside navigational app Navis.