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Retina Synthesis

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Retina Synthesis is a data-focused resource exploring therapies in development for retinal diseases.
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Episodes

The Kingfisher Trial of Brolucizumab for DME

We discuss the results of the Kingfisher trail, a study employing broluizumab q4 weeks for the treatment of diabetic macular edema with Dr. Mark Barakat, Assistant Clinical Profess of Ophthalmology, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix.

May 12, 202211 minEp. 54

Optogenetics

We discussed and learned with Samarendra Mohanty, PhD: President and Founder of Nanoscope Technologies, about the fascinating science of vision restoration through making bipolar cells light-sensitive and the development program of the intravitreally administered gene therapy vMCO-010c, currently being investigated in a Ph2b trial of patients with retinitis pigmentosa.

Apr 28, 202228 minEp. 52

Neovascular AMD: Unpacking Surgical Disease Management Options

Join these renowned experts for a panel discussion on how to incorporate into clinical practice the latest treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The panelists will also share the latest outcomes data and their clinical experience using these therapies.

Apr 14, 202259 minEp. 50

Ocular Therapeutics Sustained Release TKI Trial

We review the current status of the Ocular Therapeutics TKI sustained release delivery system for treatment of neovascular AMD with Dr. Andrew Moshfeghi, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology USC Roski Eye Institute.

Apr 07, 202215 minEp. 50

Long Term Results of the Port Delivery System

We review long term results of the Port Delivery System for treating neovascular AMD with Dr. David Eichenbaum of Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida, Collaborative Associate Professor University of South Florida.

Mar 24, 202219 minEp. 48

The Altissimo Study using a TKI for nAMD

We review the results of the phase I Graybug study Altissimo using sustained release tyrosinase kinase inhibitor for long term treatment of neovascular AMD with Dr. Veeral Sheth, Chicago, Illinois, Assistant Clinical Professor University of Illinois at Chicago.

Mar 17, 202213 minEp. 47

Late Breaking News on Kodiak Dazzle Trial

We review the results of the KS-301 wet macular degeneration trial with Dr. Carl Regillo, Chief of the Retina Service at Wills Eye Hospital

Feb 24, 202213 minEp. 44

Suprachoroidal Gene Therapy for Neovascular AMD

Phase I results of suprachoroidal delivery of a gene vector in treating neovascular AMD are promising. A discussion with Nikolas London, MD from Retina Consultant Group in San Diego CA & Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Feb 17, 202212 minEp. 43

Dosing with the Aflibercept Syringe

Discussion of variations in injection volume for treatment of nAMD, DME and MERVO with Roger Goldberg, M.D., M.B.A., Bay Area Retina Associates

Feb 10, 202219 minEp. 42

Results from the Hawk and Harrier Trials

We examine the role of residual IRF and SRF in visual acuity results in treating nAMD. Dr. David Eichenbaum of Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida, Collaborative Associate Professor University of South Florida reviews the results of the Hawk and Harrier trials.

Feb 03, 202213 minEp. 41

The Susvimo Sustained Delivery System for Neovascular AMD

We discuss the use of the newly approved Susvimo system for sustained delivery of ranibizumab in the treatment of neovascular AMD with Carl Regillo, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology Thomas Jefferson University and Director of the Retina Service at the Wills Eye Hospital.

Jan 27, 202219 minEp. 40

The Basics of Suprachoroidal Drug Delivery

We discuss the pathophysiology and techniques associated with subchoroidal administration of drugs and gene therapy vectors with James Major, MD, Ph.D., Retina Consultants of Texas and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Jan 20, 202217 minEp. 39

A Profile of Pravin Dugel, MD

In our latest update, We discuss clinical and business careers with Pravin Dugel MD, President, of Iveric Bio.

Dec 20, 202123 minEp. 37

Elamipretide for Treatment of Geographic Atrophy

We discuss with David Lally, MD Springfield, Ma. Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts and Tufts the use of elamipretide, a novel agent which acts at the level of the mitochondria in the treatment of geographic atrophy.

Nov 29, 202115 minEp. 36

Stem Cells for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy

We discuss with Dr.Christoper Reimann of the Cincinnati Eye Institute the results of an early phase clinical trial in which stem cell derived retina pigment epithelial cells are injected into the sub retinal space in the maculas of eyes with geographic atrophy.

Nov 22, 202119 minEp. 35

Suprachoroidal Gene Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy

We discuss the use of suprachoroidal gene therapy for eyes with diabetic retinopathy without macular edema with Dr. Dennis Marcus, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia.

Nov 15, 202116 minEp. 34

Management of Retinal Vein Occlusion

Dr. Yasha Modi, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the NYU Langone Medical Center provides an evidence based review of management of retinal venous occlusion.

Nov 01, 202125 minEp. 33

Cooling Anesthesia For Intravitreal Injection

We discuss the use of a cooling probe as primary anesthesia for intravitreal injection with Ajay Kuriyan, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Wills Eye Hospital.

Oct 24, 202110 minEp. 32

C1q Complement Blockade for Geographic Atrophy

We discuss blockade of complement component C1q as a novel treatment for geographic atrophy with Donald Fong, MD, Vice President Ophthalmology Clinical Development, Annexon.

Oct 11, 202121 minEp. 31

CNTF Treatment of MacTel2

We discuss clinical trials using CNTF to treat MacTel Type 2 with Dr. John Pollack, Chief Medical Officer of Neurotech Pharmaceuticals.

Oct 01, 202119 minEp. 30

Optogenetic Therapy of Retinal Disease

We asked Dr. Mohamed Genead, Chief Medical Officer, Nanoscope Therapeutics to discuss and review the latest developments in optogenetic gene therapy for retinal degenerations.

Sep 21, 202121 minEp. 29
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