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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 45: Henry Klassen, MD, PhD
Eye on the CureApril 28, 2023. Henry Klassen, MD, PhD, co-founder of jCyte and clinical researcher at UC Irvine, talks to host Ben Shaberman about jCyte’s clinical trial results and future plans for developing its cell-based therapy for preserving vision caused by retinitis pigmentosa, Usher syndrome, and related retinal conditions.
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Traveling With a Guide Dog: Advice from a Seasoned Traveler
Beacon StoriesInternational Guide Dog Day, April 26th, is extra special to Janni Lehrer-Stein, as she’s celebrating the 5th anniversary of graduating with “the world’s best guide dog,” Shiloh. Janni, who has retinitis pigmentosa, has traveled to five countries outside of the United States with Shiloh and is sharing advice for traveling with a guide dog.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 44: Jason Taylor
Eye on the CureApril 14, 2023. Electronica musician and composer Jason Taylor, aka Aether, talks with podcast host Ben Shaberman about his craft, inspirations, and how vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa has influenced his work. Jason’s ambient, ethereal music has been featured in a variety of popular video games including: viewfinder, mythwrecked: ambrosia island, Rocket League, and Kingdoms and Castles. He has a new EP out called Moonstone. Learn more at aetheraudio.co.uk and @atheraudio.
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Research News
Most participants with advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in the trial had improved navigation and/or object discrimination in reduced lighting conditions
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 42: Paul Bresge
Eye on the CureMarch 10, 2023. Paul Bresge, chief executive officer at Ray Therapeutics, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his company’s emerging optogenetic therapy for restoring vision to people with advanced forms of retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Stargardt disease, and geographic atrophy (advanced dry age-related macular degeneration).
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Disease
Mutations in PRPH2 are a relatively common cause of several inherited retinal degenerations, including: retinitis pigmentosa (RP), pattern macular dystrophies (PMDs), cone-rod dystrophies (CRDs), and central areolar choroidal dystrophy (CACD).
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Fearless Sister Duo Finding Hope
Beacon StoriesApril LuFriu and Melissa Escobio are sisters and best friends who do just about everything together, including having retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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Resourceful Advocate for Research
Beacon StoriesManorthia was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) when she was 22 years old but didn’t start experiencing considerable vision loss until years later. Once she began to notice her vision deteriorating more rapidly, she reached out to the Foundation Fighting Blindness to get involved with the blindness community.
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SparingVision Receives Authorization to Launch US Clinical Trial for its Cone-Preserving Treatment
Research NewsThe emerging therapy is designed to work independent of the mutated gene causing retinitis pigmentosa
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Charlie Kramer: Life Coach for the Disabled
Beacon StoriesRetinitis pigmentosa (RP) runs in Charlie Kramer’s family, so it wasn’t a surprise when he was diagnosed at a young age. But now, at 29 years old, Charlie is following his passion for helping and empowering others as a full-time life coach for those with disabilities.
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