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Mirugen – Unlocking the Power of Retina Regeneration

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• Retinitis pigmentosa
• Stargardt disease

Several groups around the world are investigating the use of retinal transplantation in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases.

Sepul Bio begins clinical trial of ultevursen for USH2A-associated RP

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• Retinitis pigmentosa

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The cover of this edition celebrates the success of our amazing London Marathon team. Together they have raised more than £43,000.

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Retina UK aims not only to progress research along established threads, but to stimulate new thinking, encourage innovative approaches and nurture original ideas.

Funding from Retina UK has allowed to team to explore the viability of gene therapy as a treatment for RP and related conditions, and build a pipeline of clinical trials.

The following projects were being funded by Retina UK and have recently come to an end.

Researchers who received funding from Retina UK have carried out experimental gene therapy that is reported to have led to ‘life changing improvements’ to sight for four children with inherited sight loss.

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• Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)

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