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Photoreceptor transplants restore vision in mice
Key achievements
The world's first eye gene therapy trial - JWB Bainbridge et al. N Engl J Med. 2008
Cell therapy repairs the retina - Pearson RA et al Nature 2012
The first proof-of-concept in eye gene therapy - RR Ali et al. Nat. Genet. 2000
Our latest blog posts
It’s OK to ask about clinical research – an NIHR campaign
‘Defining future eye research’ – a chance for you to help tackle slight loss
Patient and public engagement
Our leading scientists and clinical specialists engage with the public, patients and other researchers through talks to schools, patient groups, charities, scientific audiences at conferences and appearances in the media.
Below is a list of upcoming talks, and information about how you can arrange for a member of the Gene and Cell Therapy team to speak at your event.
Patient and public engagement talks
Dr. Michel Michaelides spoke at the RP Fighting Blindness Conference in London on June 23rd 2012.
Prof. Robin Ali will address the Retina International World Congress that is being held in Hamburg on July 14-15th.
Scientific presentations
Dr. Rachael Pearson will be speaking at the European Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (ESGCT) Congress in Versailles, France, which takes place from the 26th-29th October 2012.
Dr. Pearson will receive the ESGCT Young Investigator award at this meeting.
Arrange a Gene and Cell Therapy talk
If you would like a member of the Gene and Cell Therapy team to come and speak about our work at your event, please contact us:
email: eye.info@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone: 0207 608 4023
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