Optogenetics
The BBC covered a story on Monday 24 May about optogenetics partially restoring the sight of a man living with retinitis pigmentosa in France.
Search
Search results
Medical research
Retina UK has invested more than £16million into cutting-edge research since the charity was founded in 1976.
Webinar: Inflammation and retinal degeneration in RP
Inflammation and retinal degeneration in retinitis pigmentosa: Can lessons learned in the lab help us identify treatments in the clinic?
New stem cell treatment gains approval to enter US clinical trials
New stem cell treatment gains approval to enter US clinical trials
Phase 3 clinical trial has been given approval by FDA
The FDA has given Ocugen permission to start their phase 3 gene therapy clinical trial for retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Disappointing news from ProQR clinical trial for LCA10
ProQR has published the top-line results from its Phase 2/3 “Illuminate” trial of the RNA therapy sepofarsen for Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 caused by a specific mutation in the CEP290 gene.
e-Newsletter – May 2023
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.
Research brings hope for the future
“All the promising research makes you feel like there is light at the end of that very dark tunnel after all.”
Taking on The Thames Path Challenge
Next month, Anisha and Sheena will take on The Thames Path Challenge. Together, they explain why they decided to join #TeamRetinaUK.
Research update – ProQR
In February 2022, ProQR announced a disappointing outcome for their phase 2/3 trial of sepofarsen for Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 (LCA10).