Great North 10K 2024
People of Newcastle! Is 2024 the year that you join #TeamRetinaUK & take on the Great North 10K?
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A week in the life of a researcher
On a typical week in the stem cell lab there are many different experiments going on. Different people work on their individual projects, but we often collaborate to share ideas and help each other.
Brain stimulation may reduce hallucinations
UK researchers have discovered that passing a weak electrical current between electrodes on a person’s scalp may lead to a reduction in frequency of the visual hallucinations experienced by some people living with sight loss.
Webinar: The Big Give: How your donations make a difference
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Gene Team Appeal 2024
For almost 50 years, Retina UK has funded the best science, searching for genes and treatments for everyone living with inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs). Support the search for treatments for everyone and join our campaign to build the ultimate Gene Team of tomorrow.
Webinar: The Big Give: How your donations make a difference
Join us to find out how your donations make a direct different and fund research.
New stem cell treatment gains approval to enter US clinical trials
New stem cell treatment gains approval to enter US clinical trials
First patient receives ground-breaking treatment
In January 23-year-old Jake Ternent became the first person with an inherited sight loss condition to be treated in the UK with Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) for Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA).
Great North Run 2025
The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in Newcastle.
Great North Run 2024
The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England.