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Please join us for two presentations:

“Research Update: TUDCA Trial and Findings in Retinitis Pigmentosa and Bardet-Biedl Syndrome” -with Dr. Arlene Drack (via satellite)

Dr. Drack will give an update via Skype satellite on the TUDCA trial being conducted at the University of Iowa. Dr. Drack and her team are working to evaluate and compare the protective effect of tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) on photoreceptor degeneration in different models of retinal degeneration (RD) in mice. Her presentation will focus specifically on retinitis pigmentosa and Bardet-Biedl syndrome.

“Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired” - with Cody Stovall MOT, OTR/L, CDRS

We welcome Cody Stovall to discuss and demonstrate today's technology with wonderful tools for the visually impaired.

Join us after the presentation for a VisionWalk Organizing Reception. Learn how you can be involved with this exciting community event!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Meet and Greet: 9:30 a.m.

University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hamilton Eye Institute
The Freeman Auditorium
930 Madison Ave., 3rd floor
Memphis, TN 38163

Attendance is FREE – RSVP to Amanda Clayton (847) 680-0100 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it