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ViGeneron Launches Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for RP Caused by CNGA1 Mutations
Research NewsThe gene therapy is administered using a less-invasive intravitreal injection.
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Ocugen to Launch Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Modifier Gene Therapy for RP
Research NewsThe emerging treatment is designed to work independent of the patient’s mutated gene.
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The company plans to begin a Phase 2/3 clinical trial for the treatment during the first half of 2024.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 56: Michael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO
Eye on the CureMichael Voevodsky, MBA, CEO at MitoChem Therapeutics, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his company’s emerging, gene-agnostic treatment designed to boost mitochondrial function for preserving vision in people with retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, and other retinal conditions.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 53: David Birch, PhD
Eye on the CureDavid Birch, PhD, at the Retina Foundation of the Southwest in Dallas, talks to host Ben Shaberman about his productive and impactful 40-plus-year career as a retinal disease researcher and clinical trial investigator. Dr. Birch also discusses the challenges and opportunities for advancing more therapies through trials and out to the people who need them.
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Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 52: Brendan Creemer
Eye on the CureSeptember 1, 2023. Brendan Creemer talks to host Ben Shaberman about how he is taking on the diagnosis of Usher syndrome 1F by dedicating his education and career to becoming a researcher for retinal disease treatments and cures.
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IZERVAY Approved by FDA for Treatment of Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Advanced Dry AMD
Research NewsIn two Phase 3 clinical trials, IZERVAY slowed the growth rate of lesions, the regions of cell loss in the central retina, associated with geographic atrophy (GA)
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Blind Author with Usher Syndrome Ignites the Literary World
Beacon StoriesAt the age of 22, Michael Garrigan received a life-changing diagnosis of Usher syndrome type 2. His vision gradually deteriorated over the years, and by the age of 45, he faced the reality of being legally blind. Determined to share his story and shed light on the capacity to triumph over darkness, Michael penned a remarkable memoir, “Ushered Out of Darkness,” in which he invites readers into his most vulnerable life moments and victories.
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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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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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