I was very excited to learn here at ARVO that two early-stage gene therapy clinical trials – one for choroideremia taking place in the U.K., the other for autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa (arRP) caused by MERTK mutations underway in Saudi Arabia – are proceeding well thus far. It is important to keep in mind that safety is the primary focus in these Phase I studies.
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Steve is highly respected for his expertise and tireless commitment to finding treatments and cures for vision-robbing retinal diseases.
As the Foundation's senior science writer, Ben writes science and research articles for the Foundation’s website, newsletters and Eye on the Cure blog.
As the Foundation's senior writer, Rich writes and edits content for all of the Foundation’s print and online publications, including its blog, Eye on the Cure. 