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Research news roundup – innovation in 2022
Despite the knock-on effects of the pandemic, there’s been a lot going on this year in the world of research! Here are snapshots of a few stories that have appeared in the Research News section of our website in 2022.
Growth factors
Growth factors are substances that promote the health and function of cells and tissues in the body.
Retinal transplantation studies
Several groups around the world are investigating the use of retinal transplantation in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases.
Drugs for cancer and alcoholism show promise for RP
With all the interest in exciting gene and cell therapies for inherited sight loss, it’s easy to forget that more traditional drugs can also hold promise.
Beware of online adverts about treatments
The Retina UK community is sometimes targeted by adverts online or in social media, offering invasive treatments for inherited sight loss.
ProQR makes progress with potential treatment for LCA
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, researchers and pharmaceutical companies are still making progress towards delivering new treatments for inherited sight loss.
Meet our community: Rachael Foley
Rachael first noticed she had sight problems at the age of 15. She went to her local eye clinic, who said she had an astigmatism.
Meet our supporters: Angus Lowe
Angus was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2021 and is running again in 2024. In the run-up to the 2021 race, this is what he had to say:
Dr Jessie Mole
The Dr Jessie Mole lecture was inaugurated on 10 December 2001, in recognition of Jessie's outstanding contribution to BRPS, then RP Fighting Blindness and now Retina UK.