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AGTC Announces Development of Stargardt Disease Gene Therapy
Research NewsDual-vector delivery system designed to deliver the large ABCA4 gene
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Iveric Bio’s Therapy Slows Retinal Degeneration in Phase 2b Trial for Dry AMD
Research NewsZimura inhibits a complement protein known as C5, a component of the immune system that, when overactive, can cause retinal degeneration.
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ReNeuron Reports Interim Results for Eight Patients with RP in Phase 2a Trial for Stem Cell Therapy
Research NewsThe Foundation funded earlier lab studies that made the clinical trial possible.
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FDA Approves New Wet AMD Treatment that can be Administered Every Three Months
Research NewsBeovu from Novartis reduces treatment burden for wet AMD patients
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Foundation News
The program will offer patients with inherited retinal disease no-cost genetic testing and genetic counseling in the United States. Look for updated information on how to participate to be posted in mid-October, with program registration starting shortly thereafter.
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AGTC Reports Promising Interim Results for XLRP and Achromatopsia Gene Therapy Trials
Research NewsAGTC used Foundation’s My Retina Tracker registry to recruit patients for trials
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Consortium Genetically Tests 40 Percent of People in Israel with IRDs
Research NewsPatient benefits from genetic testing for IRDs include confirmation of their clinical diagnosis, identification of the disease inheritance pattern and risk for other family members, and determination of human studies for emerging therapies that may be appropriate for them.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness Investing Nearly $6.5 Million in New Grants
Foundation NewsThe newly funded research efforts include several therapies that have strong potential to treat a wide range of inherited retinal diseases.
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Research News
The treatment focuses on the P23H mutation in the RHO gene, which is the most prevalent variant causing adRP in the US and affects approximately 2,500 people.
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Allergan and Editas Begin Recruiting for CRISPR/Cas9 Clinical Trial for LCA10
Research NewsThe trial will be the first for a CRISPR/Cas9 therapy administered inside the human body.
