Research
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Developing light-sensitive cells for transplant therapy and as a test-bed for potential new treatments
Turning stem cells into photoreceptors.
CompletedOctober 2014 - May 2019 -
The RP Genome Project
Top genetics research institutes working together.
CompletedNovember 2014 - March 2020 -
Generating eye tissue for research and treatment
Changing the future of drug development.
CompletedJune 2016 - December 2019 -
Planning a gene therapy clinical trial for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa
At the leading edge of gene replacement therapy for inherited eye disorders.
CompletedOctober 2015 - March 2019 -
What stops transplanted cells from reaching the right part of the eye?
Cutting-edge stem cell research.
CompletedSeptember 2015 - September 2018 -
Using virtual reality to test new treatments in real world situations
A pilot study to improve clinical trials for people with severe sight loss.
CompletedMarch 2016 - October 2019 -
How do connections in the retina re-wire after damage to the light-sensors?
Laying the groundwork for successful stem cell transplants.
CompletedFebruary 2016 - January 2017 -
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
CompletedOctober 2016 - March 2020 -
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
CompletedJanuary 2017 - April 2018