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Title: Emerging Therapies for Inherited Retinal DiseasesDate: June 6, 2023Time (stated in Eastern Time): 1:00 PMDuration: 60 minutes Description: The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the worlds largest private funder of retinal degenerative disease research. This webinar will highlight emerging therapies for inherited retinal diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and leber congenital amarosis. Where will the Recording go?YouTube PlaylistProfessional CommunitiesHive CourseInstructors (Repeat as needed)Name: Ben ShabermanTitle: Vice President of Science CommunicationsAffiliation: Foundation Fighting BlindnessEmail: bshaberman@fightingblindness.orgContent Information:Primary Core or ECC Area: n/a Target Audience: individuals, professionalsPre-requisite knowledge: none Lesson Plan Goal: The course goal is to enable participants to gain a basic understanding of inherited retinal diseases and emerging therapies in development -- including gene therapies, cell-based treatments, and small molecules to overcome them.Learning Objectives:Describe the basic anatomy and function of the retina.Identify the characteristics of inherited retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and Usher syndrome.Discuss various therapeutic approaches in clinical trials for saving and/or restoring vision for people affected by inherited retinal diseases. |
