A week in the life of a researcher
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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Retinal transplantation studies
Several groups around the world are investigating the use of retinal transplantation in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases.
ReNeuron trial FAQs
You may have heard that a cell-based treatment approach (sometimes referred to as a “stem cell treatment”), developed by a company called ReNeuron, is being tested in a clinical trial at Oxford Eye Hospital and other centres in the US and Europe.
Beware of online adverts about treatments
The Retina UK community is sometimes targeted by adverts online or in social media, offering invasive treatments for inherited sight loss.
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.
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.
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.
SB-007, we’ve been expecting you
Introducing Splice Bio, a genetic medicines company with some exciting developments for Stargardt’s patients.
Meet our Trustee: Dr Samuel Godfrey
Sam joins Retina UK, bringing a blend of scientific expertise, strategic leadership, and communication experience gained from over a decade working at Cancer Research UK.
Webinar: Makeup tips and tricks with Bhavini
With Christmas parties upon us, come and join Bhavini as she shares her top tips for selecting the right make up, The best way to apply and blend, how to shop for makeup and picking the right colours.