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Retina UK

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.
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Episodes

London Information Day - 7 December 2017

Below are recordings and copies of the presentations from the RP Fighting Blindness (now Retina UK) London Information Day held on 07 December 2017. London Information Day – Part 1 London Information Day – Part 2 London Information Day – Part 3

Dec 07, 20173 hr 39 min

RP Fighting Blindness Annual Conference 2017

24 June 2017 Exhibition, stands and registration open Convene and Conference Welcome (5 mins) Chairman, Don Grocott Presentation one: Small Molecule Therapies (30 mins) Professor Mike Cheetham Presentation two: Changing the Final Destination – correcting the mistakes in our genetic make up to prevent disease progression (20 mins) Professor Tara Moore Tea and coffee break (40 mins) with a chance to view the stands and chat Please reconvene promptly for the second session Genetic Testing in RP – a...

Jun 24, 20174 hr 15 min

Families Conference 5 - 7 May 2017

Below are recordings and copies of the presentations from the RP Fighting Blindness (now Retina UK) Families Conference, held 5th to the 7th of May 2017. Welcome & Introduction Inherited Retinal Dystrophies and Syndromes – Prof Andrew Webster What can an alliance of patients and professionals achieve – Prof Graeme Black Medical Q & A The current clinic experience for families – Rob Henderson The Genetic Eye Clinic experience – Theo Gale Life beyond diagnosis – Laura Ross How families cop...

May 08, 20176 hr 38 min

Aberdeen Patient Information Day - 15 September 2016

Below are recordings and copies of the presentations from the RP Fighting Blindness Aberdeen Patient Information Day held on 15 September 2016. Aberdeen Patient Information Day – Part 1 Aberdeen Patient Information Day – Part 2 Aberdeen Patient Information Day – Part 3 Aberdeen Patient Information Day – Part 4 Aberdeen Patient Information Day – Part 5

Sep 15, 20162 hr 25 min

Look Forward Issue 146 (Spring 2013)

Contents include: RP Awards Letter from the Chief Executive Gene therapy update Olympic values award for Toby Rhodopsin RP Project: the sequel Retinal implant approved by FDA Retinal implant AG study results More than just positive spin The RP tandem challenge Round the island walk Carrots night walk 2013 New York marathon The RP Conference 2013 Conveting the constitution Meet the researcher Changing faces at RP Fighting Blindness 'Team Finlay' running for RP research The RP Fighting Blindness s...

Mar 01, 20131 hr 1 min

Look Forward Winter 2012 - Issue 145

Contents include: The Gene Team appeal Letter from the Chief Executive Second Sight milestone for people with RP New source for stem cells may help save sight Lottery funded project ends Neurotech announce results of clinical study Carole Holmes Run for RP Fighting Blindness! Marathon girl Easy fundraising Ways of seeing Stars of our community The power of dance Outreach update RAG weekend 2013 Isle of Wight walk to save sight RPFB membership...

Dec 01, 201248 min

Look Forward Issue 144 (Autumn 2012)

Contents include: Retina International World Congress Letter from the Chief Executive The RP Conference 2012 Charity of the Year Running events Stars of our community Outreach update Olympic torchbearers shine a light Jeans of Genes

Sep 01, 201247 min

Look Forward Spring 2012 (Issue 142)

Contents include: £1/4m boost for RPFB Letter from the Chief Executive Trustees approve research grants ACT report stem cells as 'safe' Inherited blindness: new genetic testing Treatment: the dangers of misinformation Carrots nightwalk - see London in the dark 2012 High achiever Driving RPYP The RP Conference 2012 RP Awards 2012 We need you Outreach update Running events Prize draw Retina International congress 2012 Stars of our community...

Mar 01, 201243 min
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