Pathways to treatment in blinding genetic retinal eye diseases [ 2016 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Robyn Jamieson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr John Grigg ,  Dr Sonia Davila ,  Prof Patrick Tam

Brief description Blinding eye diseases with genetic contributing factors affecting the retina or light-sensing part of the eye, damage the vision of millions of people worldwide. The vision impairment is irreversible, untreatable, and worsens with age. In this project, we will use technological breakthroughs in genome correction and sequencing, in combination with stem cell and mouse model applications, to develop pathways to treatment of these currently incurable diseases.

Funding Amount $AUD 572,126.02

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant