Meet a researcher: Hassina Zeriri
It’s not very often that we come across a researcher working on a project inspired by their own lived experience of a sight loss condition.
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It’s not very often that we come across a researcher working on a project inspired by their own lived experience of a sight loss condition.
A discovery made as part of research funded by Retina UK has led to a prestigious award of $2.5 million, enabling scientists to undertake more in-depth investigations and work towards a treatment for a particular type of retinitis pigmentosa.
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.
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The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England.
Walk, jog or run this wonderful route along the River Thames. There are 100km, 50km and 25km challenge options.
Retina UK is a charity supporting people affected by inherited sight loss and investing in medical research to help make their challenges a thing of the past.
Find out about our upcoming events. Whether you're looking for a webinar, a local peer support group or you're hoping to run a marathon, we've got something for you.
Your generous support allows Retina UK to fund the work of leading scientists who are increasing understanding of inherited sight loss and moving us closer to treatments.
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