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Creating a model of the macula
Professor Rachael Pearson and her team have been working on furthering our understanding of what genes are instrumental in the development of the macula. Understanding how the macula is made is key in identifying what can go wrong and gives clues to effective treatment strategies.
Gene therapy for Stargardt
Elena Piotter, a PhD student at the University of Oxford, shares an update on her project which has been exploring treating Stargardt disease using the gene-editing technique called CRISPR.
Could common Parkinson's drug help treat wet AMD?
Dr Katie Curran and professor Tunde Peto discuss as new trial which will explore whether L-DOPA, a medicine which has been used to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease for several years, could help people living with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Using patient cell models to understand AMD
Dr Agata Rozanska from Newcastle University discusses her research which is using cells from patients to build a simple lab model that copies key features of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Helping keep mitochondria healthy
Professor Andrew Dick from the University of Bristol joined us to update on his Macular Society funded project where researchers have been exploring ways to help keep mitochondria healthy.
Using advanced eye imaging to better understand AMD
New ‘atlas’ of macula to develop understanding of disease
Researchers at University College London are creating a new atlas of the macula that could develop our understanding of macular disease.
Improving wet AMD care through patient experience
Consultant ophthalmologist Martin McKibbin shares how patient feedback could help improve wet AMD treatment across UK eye clinics.
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