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Meet a Researcher: Dr Jenny Dewing

Jenny Dewing is a postdoctoral researcher working on a Retina UK-funded project with Dr Arjuna Ratnayaka at the University of Southampton.

Sirius clinical trial – Exon 13 mutation of USH2A

Prof Mariya Moosajee at Moorfields Eye Hospital has asked us to share the message below about the clinical trial she is running. This trial is for a treatment that targets a particular section of the USH2A gene.

Study of substances in blood suggests choroideremia is not just an isolated eye disease

Choroideremia is a rare genetic condition resulting in progressive sight loss in men.

Meet a Researcher: Elena Piotter

Nurturing a new generation of scientists is a vital investment in the future of retinal disease research, so we are delighted to be funding, in collaboration with the Macular Society, a new PhD studentship at Oxford University, supervised by Professor Robert MacLaren.

Autoimmune Retinopathy

Autoimmune diseases are quite distinct from inherited retinal dystrophies.

Logos for the group of charities involved in the joint statement

Joint statement on benefits and employment support

As a coalition of sight loss charities, we are calling on the Government to make the benefit system and employment support fit for purpose for blind and partially sighted people.

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Retinal transplantation studies

Several groups around the world are investigating the use of retinal transplantation in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases.

New website aims to increase understanding of genetics

High quality information on genetic testing and counselling for families affected by inherited sight loss is now available in one place thanks to the launch of an innovative new website, Unlock Genetics.