From discovery to therapy in genetic eye diseases [ 2016 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Mackey (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alex Hewitt ,  A/Pr John Grigg ,  A/Pr Kathryn Burdon ,  A/Pr Stuart Macgregor
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Brief description Most eye diseases have a genetic contribution, whether rare disorders affecting children such as retinoblastoma or congenital cataracts through to common disorders of older people such as myopia, age-related macular degeneration or glaucoma. We will continue our successful research to find genes that cause these diseases and use this to improve patient care and prevent blindness. We will work out how families can use this genetic information to participate in trials to develop new treatments.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,559,706.52

Funding Scheme Centres of Research Excellence

Notes Centre of Research Excellence - Clinical