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Oct 2, 2019
The program will offer patients with inherited retinal disease no-cost genetic testing and genetic counseling in the United States. Look for updated information on how to participate to be posted in mid-October, with program registration starting shortly thereafter.
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Aug 22, 2018
Ophthotech is Advancing an Impressive Portfolio of Cutting-Edge Therapies for Retinal Diseases
The company is taking on a multi-track strategy that includes retinal gene-therapy development, including delivery of over-sized genes and design of a two-step process of gene knockdown and replacement for autosomal dominant conditions.
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Aug 12, 2020
A Gene Therapy Primer for People with Inherited Retinal Diseases
Everything patients and families want to know about gene therapy…and a little bit more
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Jan 25, 2023
Foundation Fighting Blindness to Host PRPH2 and Associated Retinal Diseases Workshop
Session to have special translational research emphasis on PRPH2 and inherited macular dystrophies.
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Proceed with Caution as Cell-Based Retinal Disease Therapies Show Promise.
In recent years, the number of stem cell treatments offered by various clinics claiming to benefit retinal eye disease has increased. Of concern, are those clinics administering stem cell-based therapies that do not adhere to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) standards. Recently, a federal court ruled that the FDA has regulatory authority over stem cell procedures and has the power to halt them, even if the stem cells originate from the participating patient.
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Mar 25, 2024
Collaboration will add a new multi-gene cohort of patients living with inherited retinal diseases. Data insights from the new study cohort will inform the future clinical trial design for BlueRock’s pipeline of cell therapies for treating blindness.
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Jan 18, 2018
The Assistance Fund Opens New Program for Inherited Retinal Diseases
The Assistance Fund, an independent charitable patient assistance foundation that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs, today launched a new program that offers financial support for individuals with inherited retinal diseases.
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May 10, 2022
The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world’s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases, will host an online continuing medical education (CME and COPE) course on inherited retinal disease gene therapies on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
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Jul 8, 2013
RetNet: A Web-Based Guide to Every Retinal Disease Gene Known to Man
Check out RetNet, the online catalogue of every known retinal degenerative disease gene.
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Jan 27, 2022
Commitment to expand translational research acceleration program and fund career development award.