Research
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Completed
October 2014 - May 2019
Developing light-sensitive cells for transplant therapy and as a test-bed for potential new treatments
Turning stem cells into photoreceptors.
2014 - 1511/1512 - Cheetham -
Completed
November 2014 - March 2020
The RP Genome Project
Top genetics research institutes working together.
2014 - 1509/1510 - Black -
Completed
June 2016 - December 2019
Generating eye tissue for research and treatment
Changing the future of drug development.
2015 - 1582/1583 - Ohnuma -
Completed
October 2015 - March 2019
Planning a gene therapy clinical trial for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa
At the leading edge of gene replacement therapy for inherited eye disorders.
2015 - 1578/1579 - Michaelides -
Completed
September 2015 - September 2018
What stops transplanted cells from reaching the right part of the eye?
Cutting-edge stem cell research.
2015 - 1566/1567 - Pearson -
Completed
March 2016 - October 2019
Using virtual reality to test new treatments in real world situations
A pilot study to improve clinical trials for people with severe sight loss.
2015 - 1704/1705 - Bosten -
Completed
February 2016 - January 2017
How do connections in the retina re-wire after damage to the light-sensors?
Laying the groundwork for successful stem cell transplants.
2015 - 1700/1701 - Atan -
Completed
October 2016 - March 2020
Investigating the unexpected role of transport motors inside light-detector cells
A new line of research that could lead to developing treatment for inherited retinal disorders
2016 - 1856/1857 - Peden -
Completed
January 2017 - April 2018
How do faults in the RPGR gene cause X-linked retinitis pigmentosa?
Laying the groundwork for developing a cure for severe inherited blindness using gene editing technology
2016 - 5025/5026 - Megaw