Innovations in Treating Retinal Degenerative Diseases: Advances and Gene Therapy Strategies
Explore the latest breakthroughs in managing retinal degenerative diseases. Leading researchers from top universities discuss genetic causes of conditions like autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa, advancements in adaptive optics imaging, and the diagnosis and management of cystic macular lesions. Key highlights include gene therapy innovations, particularly for diseases like Leber Congenital Amaurosis and achromatopsia, as well as the potential of human iPS cells in retinal repair. This comprehensive overview sheds light on cutting-edge strategies for improving retinal health.
Innovations in Treating Retinal Degenerative Diseases: Advances and Gene Therapy Strategies
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"Entering the Era of Treating Retinal Degenerative Disease"Samuel G. Jacobson (University of Pennsylvania) “Progress in Finding Genes and Mutations Causing Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa”Stephen P. Daiger (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) “Adaptive Optics Imaging of Inherited Retinal Degenerations”Mina Chung (University of Rochester, Flaum Eye Institute) “Diagnosis and Management of Cystic Macular Lesions in Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases”Gerald A. Fishman (The Pangere Center for Inherited Retinal Diseases) “Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO): An Effective and Robust Technology for Monitoring Cones in Retinal Degenerations”Jacque Duncan (University of California, San Francisco) “Achromatopsia - a Model Disease for Cone-Directed Gene Therapy”Andras M. Komaromy (Michigan State University) “BardetBiedl Syndrome and Batten Disease: Considerations for Gene Therapy and Other Treatment Modalities”Arlene V. Drack (University of Iowa) “Gene Therapy for Photoreceptor-Mediated Retinal Disease: LeberCongenital Amaurosis-1 (LCA1)”Shannon E. Boye (University of Florida) “Novel Adult Stem/Progenitor Cell Strategies for Retinal Repair”Maria B. Grant (University of Florida) “Potential Applications of Human iPS Cells to the Study and Treatment of Inherited Retinal Diseases”David Gamm (University of Wisconsin) "Developing Cone and Rod Photoreceptor Cell Transplantation for Retinal Repair"Jane Sowden (University College London)