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Researchers in the Netherlands are developing a “retina-on-a-chip” that mimics the key layers of the human retina, offering a powerful new way to study inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and test potential treatments using human cells.
Researchers from Ghent University have published a study that has the potential to transform inherited retinal disease (IRD) treatment development.
Our young adults got to grips with white water rafting recently, building confidence and resilience while having fun.
This is the final edition of Look Forward this year and what a year it has been! We’ve had some very positive feedback about our Conferences and the Big Give Christmas Challenge is back - a great opportunity to double your donation at no extra cost to you! We’ve included a handy ‘What’s on’ article which outlines some of our plans for 2026. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and fulfilling New Year.
Retina UK is delighted to announce that it has awarded three new research grants worth more than £870,000.
Inherited progressive sight loss is caused by a range of rare genetic conditions. We specialise in those which affect the retina.
Nurturing a new generation of scientists is a vital investment in the future of retinal disease research, so we are delighted to be funding, in collaboration with the Macular Society, a new PhD studentship at Oxford University, supervised by Professor Robert MacLaren.
Retina UK has invested more than £16million into cutting-edge research since the charity was founded in 1976.
