Retina UK

Information evening (online): Wales - Wednesday 14 October 2021

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Speakers include:

  • Professor Marcela Votruba, Professor and Hon. Consultant in Ophthalmology
  • Dr Nicola Tavener, Genetic Counsellor
  • Dr Paul Cornes
  • Glenn Tookey, CEO, Sight and Sound

    • Presentations will cover:

    • Genetic primer- patterns of inheritance and genetic counselling- especially relevant to inherited retinal dystrophies (IRD)
    • Summary of IRD diseases, genes & overview of current IRD gene therapy and treatment trials
    • Clinical Outcomes Group- How are we going to find new treatments for rare diseases such as IRD?
    • Accessible Technology from Sight and Sound

      • The focus of our Wales information evening is specific to that part of the United Kingdom. Please remember that the process for referrals etc. may not be exactly the same in your home region.

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