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In recent years there has, understandably, been a lot of excitement around cutting-edge therapies that target the specific genetic faults underlying inherited sight loss.

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Information for healthcare professionals: Genetic testing and counselling in inherited retinal disease

Retina UK is delighted to announce that it has awarded three new research grants worth more than £870,000.

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• Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)
• Retinitis pigmentosa

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

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Retina UK invites applications for funding for innovative, high quality research projects investigating the causes and potential treatments for all forms of inherited retinal disease. We are particularly keen to receive proposals with demonstrable translational potential.

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Join Research Development Manager, Kate Arkell as she speaks to our latest research grantees about their projects.

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Hajrah Sarkar is a PhD student whose project is funded by Retina UK.

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Inside this edition, set yourself a challenge in 2024, plus find out about our brand new lottery.

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Jenny Dewing is a postdoctoral researcher working on a Retina UK-funded project with Dr Arjuna Ratnayaka at the University of Southampton.

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Choroideremia is a rare genetic condition resulting in progressive sight loss in men.

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• Choroideremia