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Using patient cell models to understand AMD

Monday 27 April 2026

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).

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Webinar: Could common Parkinson's drug help treat wet AMD?

Monday 16 March 2026

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).

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Gene therapy for Stargardt

Monday 23 February 2026

Elena Piotter, a PhD student at the University of Oxford, shares an update on her gene-editing project.

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Creating a model of the macula

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Professor Rachael Pearson and her team have been working on furthering our understanding of what genes are instrumental in the development of the macula.

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Revolutionary new implant for dry age-related macular degeneration

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Discover how a new implant has enabled patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to read again, with over 84% of trial participants regaining the ability to read letters, numbers, and words.

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What are the benefits of registering as sight impaired?

Tuesday 21 October 2025

Professor Omar Mahroo discusses the current process of certifying as visually impaired, the challenges faced by patients and clinicians, and how the system is evolving.

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Genetic counselling for macular disease

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Elena Schiff, a genetic counsellor at Moorfields Eye Hospital, joins us to discuss what a genetic counsellor does, the chances of inheriting macular disease and the different genetic tests available.

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Exploring clinical trials

Tuesday 15 July 2025

What are clinical trials? How do they work and what role do they play in improving healthcare? Geraldine Hoad and Sarah Clinton join us to discuss the types of trials currently taking place in the UK and how you could get involved.

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