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Genetics and gene therapy

When we talk about gene therapy we are usually referring to use of a harmless virus, called a vector, to deliver a normal copy of a defective gene into the cells of the eye.

Webinar: “Mini-Retina” – the future of restored vision

Mini-retinas are essentially mini eyeballs in a dish. They contain all of the cell types in the human retina and we can perform many experiments on these to figure out the missing pieces in the puzzle.

Jing Yu - a man wearing an orange t shirt facing the camera. There is a microscope to his left on a desk.

Meet a Researcher: Jing Yu

Jing Yu is a Research Assistant at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

Meet our Trustee: Simon Keightley

Simon spent 40 years as a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke.

Jurassic Coast Challenge

Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and walk, jog or run 25, 50 or 100km of the spectacular Jurassic Coast – a World Heritage Site.

Peak District Challenge

Walk, jog or run 25, 50 or 100km from the Bakewell Base Camp and take in Derbyshire’s finest scenery.

South Coast Challenge

Walk, jog or run 100km, 50km or 25km and take on some of England’s finest scenery along the famous South Downs Way National Trail.

Thames Bridges Trek

Join 2000 walkers and trek 25km across the Capital.

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Thames Path Challenge

Walk, jog or run this wonderful route along the River Thames. There are 100km, 50km and 25km challenge options.

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Chiltern 50 Challenge

This ‘end of season’ 50km looped route covers some of the best of the Chilterns countryside. You can walk, jog, or run along historic trails and over rolling hills. A half distance 25km challenge is also available.