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We are currently funding a range of exciting projects and programmes, all of which aim to enhance our understanding of inherited sight loss, and inform the development of treatments for the estimated two million people affected worldwide.
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is an inherited condition which impacts many parts of the body including the retina.
Best disease, also known as Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD), is is an inherited eye condition associated with progressive degeneration of the macula and is a form of juvenile macular dystrophy.
Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a rare genetic eye disease that appears at birth or in the first few months of life.
Cataracts and macular oedema are both associated with inherited sight loss and may respond to treatment.
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On a typical week in the stem cell lab there are many different experiments going on. Different people work on their individual projects, but we often collaborate to share ideas and help each other.
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