Antabuse moves into clinical trial for people with RP
Disulfiram (Antabuse), FDA-approved for deterring alcohol, is in a phase 1 trial at the University of Washington to improve vision in retinitis pigmentosa.
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Gene Team Appeal
For almost 50 years, Retina UK has funded the best science, searching for genes and treatments for everyone living with inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs). Support the search for treatments for everyone and join our campaign to build the ultimate Gene Team of tomorrow.
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
Major innovation award
Retina UK invites expressions of interest to their first major innovation grant call, which will result in an award of up to £1million over five years as a strategic and targeted investment to result in transformative impact for therapy for inherited retinal dystrophy.
Limiting side effects from Luxturna treatment
Researchers discovered a method to reduce Luxturna injection-related inflammation, improving safety and potentially preventing chorioretinal atrophy.
Stem cells
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).
Look Forward – Winter 2022 – Issue 178
The cover of this edition celebrates the success of our amazing London Marathon team. Together they have raised more than £43,000.
Webinar: The Big Give: How your donations make a difference
Join us to find out how your donations make a direct different and fund research.
Research news round-up – Spring 2024
A round-up of the latest research into inherited retinal conditions - February 2024.
Look Forward – Summer 2023 – Issue 180
Did you join either of our Conferences this year? You can read about them inside this edition of Look Forward. We’ve had some fantastic feedback from our delegates so if you weren’t able to attend, you can watch or listen to the recordings from the day on our website.