retinitis pigmentosa Archives - Insight Presented by Prime Creative Media Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:47:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.insightnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Insight-favicon-32x32.png retinitis pigmentosa Archives - Insight 32 32 Funding for Luxturna following MSAC recommendation https://www.insightnews.com.au/funding-for-luxturna-following-msac-recommendation/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 02:42:41 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=26312
The therapy delivers a working copy of the mutated gene to begin producing proteins essential for sight.

Luxturna has become the first gene therapy to receive government funding in Australia, in a landmark decision that will see the treatment jointly funded by federal and state governments. Novartis announcedRead More

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The therapy delivers a working copy of the mutated gene to begin producing proteins essential for sight.
Luxturna has become the first gene therapy to receive government funding in Australia, in a landmark decision that will see the treatment jointly funded by federal and state governments. Novartis announced
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]]> NHMRC grants recognise commercial potential of two vision-related innovations https://www.insightnews.com.au/nhmrc-grants-recognise-commercial-potential-of-two-vision-related-innovations/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:08:44 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=24666
Both ventures are part of 19 innovative research projects to be funded through the NHMRC Development Grant scheme.

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Both ventures are part of 19 innovative research projects to be funded through the NHMRC Development Grant scheme.
Two vision-related innovations currently in development have received a significant financial boost as part of the Federal Government’s $15 million investment in research projects that will drive better
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]]> Rewriting eye disease: Are we ready for gene therapies? https://www.insightnews.com.au/rewriting-eye-disease-are-we-ready-for-gene-therapies/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 01:54:57 +0000 https://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=22512 Dna,Helix,3d,Illustration.,Mutations,Under,Microscope.,Decoding,Genome.,Virtual

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In 2020, ophthalmology became the first medical field in Australia to secure approval for a gene therapy. The one-off treatment can restore vision in people once resigned to a lifetime of blindness
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]]> Funding for electroretinogram machine could halve waiting time https://www.insightnews.com.au/funding-needed-for-queensland-electroretinogram-machine/ Mon, 31 May 2021 04:09:41 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=20600 Max Thompson electroretinogram machine Queensland Eye Institute
Fifteen-month-old Max Thomson, who has LCA, has been tested with the electroretinogram machine at QEI.

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Fifteen-month-old Max Thomson, who has LCA, has been tested with the electroretinogram machine at QEI.
Funds raised from a campaign commencing in Queensland today will help purchase an additional electroretinogram machine that allows ophthalmologists to see conditions that other tests do not. Queensland
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]]> Bringing Usher syndrome into focus https://www.insightnews.com.au/bringing-usher-syndrome-into-focus/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:50:42 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=19906
The webinar discusses the role orthoptists play as part of the team assessing visual function.

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The webinar discusses the role orthoptists play as part of the team assessing visual function.
Usherkids Australia’s new webinar series focuses on the latest research and clinical guidelines. Emily Shepard and Hollie Feller discuss collaborating with Orthoptics Australia on the project. Usher
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]]> Charity donates $160K for inherited retinal disease research https://www.insightnews.com.au/charity-donates-160k-for-inherited-retinal-disease-research/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:28:48 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=18388
The organisation has invested over $5.5 million in more than 40 research projects since 1983.

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The organisation has invested over $5.5 million in more than 40 research projects since 1983.
Retina Australia has awarded a total of $160,000 in study grants to some of the biggest names in Australian retinal research. The 2021 recipients are Dr Lauren Ayton from The University of Melbourne, Professor
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]]> Race to identify inherited retinal disease patients for gene therapies   https://www.insightnews.com.au/race-to-identify-ird-patients-for-gene-therapies/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:55:47 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=16939
With over 300 known IRD genes, Dr Lauren Ayton says specific mutations need to be known for many therapies.

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With over 300 known IRD genes, Dr Lauren Ayton says specific mutations need to be known for many therapies.
Australian researchers are using genetic testing to identify as many people as possible with inherited retinal disease (IRD), in preparation for an influx of life-changing gene and stem cell therapies
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]]> Supporting families with Usher syndrome https://www.insightnews.com.au/supporting-families-with-usher-syndrome/ Tue, 12 May 2020 00:15:17 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=14607
Earlier diagnosis helps children develop the building blocks to cope with vision loss.

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Earlier diagnosis helps children develop the building blocks to cope with vision loss.
When a child is diagnosed with Usher syndrome, families can be left feeling overwhelmed and alone. EMILY SHEPARD and HOLLIE FELLER discuss why they have made it their mission to help families like
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]]> New eye models allow for better drug development https://www.insightnews.com.au/new-eye-models-allow-for-better-drug-development/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:00:49 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=13062
The repigmentation of RPE Cells. Image credit: Mika Reinisalo

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The repigmentation of RPE Cells. Image credit: Mika Reinisalo
A newly detailed model for cultivating retinal pigment cells could make the development of new and improved ocular drugs significantly easier. Developed by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland,
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]]> Genetic mutation responsible for Bardet-Biedl found https://www.insightnews.com.au/genetic-mutation-responsible-for-bardet-biedl-found/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:46:39 +0000 http://www.insightnews.com.au/?p=12258

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In a development that could lead to new treatments for the condition, a genetic mutation responsible for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) has been isolated in monkeys. Researchers from Oregon Health and Science
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