e-Newsletter – October 2022
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e-Newsletter – September 2022
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.
Therapy development updates
There are many ongoing clinical and laboratory studies around the world, exploring innovative approaches to treating inherited sight loss.
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.
News: Notice of the forthcoming Retina UK AGM – September 2024
Formal notice of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting in September 2024.
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.
Research news round-up – Spring 2024
A round-up of the latest research into inherited retinal conditions - February 2024.
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.
BBC investigates unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa
The BBC World Service has undertaken an investigation of unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has produced a documentary film, called Blind Faith, which is available on BBC iPlayer.
Involving our community
Our community is informed and knowledgeable about current research projects into the cause(s) of and treatments for these conditions.