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“It takes a village. But I think it’s a big village.”
Posted: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Professor Majlinda ‘Linda’ Lako and researcher and lecturer Marzena Kurzawa-Akanbi are working together at Newcastle University to understand how retinal cells are affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
First-ever drug for Stargardt shows promise
Posted: Friday 6 November 2026
The first ever treatment for Stargardt disease has been shown to slow the progression of retinal damage by 36% in a major clinical trial.
How diet and supplements can help living with AMD
Posted: Monday 21 September 2026
If you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) you may have wondered whether changing your diet, or taking supplements could help protect your sight.
Experts gearing up for return of annual macular disease conference
Posted: Friday 31 July 2026
From AI-powered smart glasses to understanding cell replacement therapy to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), experts in macular research will come together for the 2026 Macular Disease Conference ‘Hope for the Future’.
New director to help accelerate progress in macular research
Posted: Tuesday 21 July 2026
The Macular Society has appointed Dr Erika Kennington as its new director of research, strengthening its commitment to increasing research funding for macular disease.
New report highlights value of early career research
Posted: Wednesday 1 July 2026
The Macular Society has published its first ever PhD impact report, to demonstrate how funding early-career researchers is developing our understanding of macular disease, and improving the lives of people with sight loss.
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