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Inflammation and retinal degeneration in retinitis pigmentosa: Can lessons learned in the lab help us identify treatments in the clinic?

• Webinar
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Elena Piotter, a PhD student working in Robert MacLaren’s group in the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford, is currently researching DNA and RNA base editing tools aiming to correct pathogenic mutations in ABCA4.

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We have created Discover Wellbeing to help people affected by inherited sight loss to develop an awareness of emotional wellbeing and the practical skills to adapt to life’s ups and downs.

A recording of the Retina UK Professionals' Conference on 8 July 2022. The Conference was held at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham and also online.

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We’re all still buzzing from our recent conferences. We do hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. If you weren’t able to join us, then you can watch or listen to the recordings on our website.

• Look Forward
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Genes exist inside all the cells that make up your body. They contain genetic code (DNA) and provide instructions for constructing proteins, which are the building blocks of our bodies and perform a huge variety of roles.

Genetic counsellors are specially trained healthcare professionals with extensive scientific knowledge who spend time talking to families living with inherited conditions.

Explore the value of volunteering with the Retina UK team, listen as they share their thoughts on volunteering and the benefits it’s brought them. From raising their self esteem and confidence, to securing employment.

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Simon talks about his experience of genetic testing and counselling.

• Case study - community
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Do you know your facts from your fiction? Host a quiz for Retina UK and raise vital funds for our ground-breaking work.

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• United Kingdom