Retina UK supports people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and invests in medical research to ensure that people an lead a fulfilling life, now and in the future.... more
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The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.
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November 22, 2024Webinar: The Big Give: How your donations make a difference Hear our innovative research grantees discuss their projects and the exciting progress they are making, and see how your gift can make a real impact this Big Give.Our panel includesProfessor Majlinda Lako:Professor Majlinda Lako is the co-director of regenerative medicine stem cells and transplantation at Newcastle University. Professor Lako is a member of the Biosciences Institute and her work contributes to the Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells and Transplantation research Theme. She is also part of the Neuroscience NUCoRE.Professor Jacqueline van der Spuy:Jacqueline van der Spuy is a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, which she joined as a Wellcome Trust Travelling Research Fellow in 2000.Jacqueline’s research aims to understand the molecular basis of and develop treatments for inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs). Professor van der Spuy is currently supervising PhD student Gabriel, whose project explores the potential use of prime editing as a route to treating Stargardt disease.Elena Piotter, DPhil Student and Retina UK / Macular Society Scholar:Elena completed her Bachelors in International Relations (BA) and Global Disease Biology (BSc) at the University of California, Davis. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Molecular Biology at the Reijksuniversiteit Groningen, for which she is undertaking a research project as an Honorary Academic Visitor in Professor Robert MacLaren’s lab. Her project focuses on utilizing CRISPR-Cas9 in addressing degenerative eye disease....more October 30, 2024Podcast: Introducing our new chair! Join us in this exciting episode of the Retina UK Podcast as we introduce our new chair, Kathy Evans. With a wealth of experience and a passion for supporting those affected by retinal conditions, tune in to learn more about her background, her commitment to advocacy, and the innovative initiatives on the horizon for Retina UK.
...more October 15, 2024Retina UK Day 2024 Join our Senior Fundraising Manager, James Clarke, as he chats to three wonderful volunteers about what they got up to on Thursday 10 October, our very first Retina UK Day.
From cake sales, to quiz nights to even radio shows, Retina UK day was an incredible day.
Thank you to all that took part.
...more October 15, 2024e-Newsletter October 2024 The latest e-Newsletter from Retina UK. If you would prefer to receive this content by email, please subscribe via our website: https://retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/mailing-list/.
Please consider donating to Retina UK through a monthly or quarterly direct debit if you can. Regular donations provide a reliable source of income to help us to plan effectively for the future. Visit Retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/ to sign up, or if you prefer, call us on 01280 821334
...more October 11, 2024Our Impact in 2023. The difference we made. This Impact Report is available in accessible PDF and plain text on the Retina UK website: RetinaUK.org.uk/resources.
...more October 11, 2024Webinar: Creating without limits: artistic expression and sight Loss Join us for an inspiring webinar where four artists share their creative passions and journey with sight loss.
In this session, you’ll hear from four artists:
- Tina, our gifted Christmas card designer, will share her journey of creating intricate and beautiful designs.
- Adrian Paternoster, a skilled artist, will offer insights into his craft, where he uses paints on canvases.
- Rob Sears, a content creator known as “Blind Focus with Rob Sears”, will discuss his process for creating content online to share about his journey with RP.
- Jay Seymour, a digital media enthusiast and video creator. He makes videos for social media, including short films and sketches.
This webinar is designed for anyone with an interest in the arts, whether you’re an artist yourself or someone who appreciates creative expression. Both artists will discuss their process of how they create their art, even showing us some of their creations! Attendees will gain unique perspectives on how visual impairments can influence and enrich artistic practices, turning potential obstacles into opportunities for creativity.
...more October 02, 2024Research Q&A - Retina UK Annual Conference 2024 Professor Graeme Black, Chloe Brotherton, Gabriel
Velichkova, Dr Panagiotis Sergouniotis, Kate Arkell (Retina UK)...more October 02, 2024Progress at the forefront of Inherited Sight Loss research - Retina UK Annual Conference 2024 An overview of the latest promising research.
Professor Graeme Black...more October 02, 2024Supporting the next generation of research leaders: a discussion with Retina UK-funded PhD students - Retina UK Annual Conference 2024 Our three new PhD student grantees, funded by donations, will share their findings. Chloe Brotherton, Hassina Zeriri, Gabriel Velichkova, Kate Arkell (Retina UK)
...more October 02, 2024Harnessing the power of peer-to-peer support - Retina UK Annual Conference 2024 Our panel of lived experience volunteers and service users
explain the positive impact peer-to-peer support has had on their lives.Paula McGrath (Retina UK) leads a panel session
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FAQs about Retina UK:
How many episodes does Retina UK have?
The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.
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