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Focus på: Usher syndrom. Internationell dag den 17 september
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Family Panel Discussion starting now at #USH2016
iPSC transplants are not yet ready for clinical application. Lots of safety issues to resolve first, but promise is there. #USH2016
induced pleuripotent stem cells (iPSCs): Skin cell samples can be reprogrammed to become any other cell type, including retina. #USH2016
Cell replacement is one thing--how about improving survival of the native cells? More disease modeling & drug screening needed. #USH2016
Trials are able to go forward due to private industry investment and interest.
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Dr. Chao: The macula is the center of our most accurate vision--the 'Park Avenue' real estate of the eye #USH2016
Dr. Jennifer Chao will speak about advances in stem cell research now. #USH2016
We are recharging with a delicious lunch and stimulating conversation here at #USH2016. Talks will resume at around 1PM.
Extra testing takes longer, but not necessary in every case. 3 tiered testing approach saves money and time. #USH2016
Goals for Unraveling USH: provide hope & accurate info; find remaining USH genes; find cures; make testing available to all. #USH2016
Unraveling USH: collab with Project Usher @ Wynn Institute for Vision Research to ensure all USH pts get genetic testing. #USH2016
Karmen: We all have the same number of genes, and everyone has 'usher genes'. USH is caused by errors in those genes. #USH2016
Karmen: Testing can enable screening of other family members, and can aid the research community in understanding & curing USH. #USH2016
Karmen Trzupek is speaking now on the role of genetic testing. #USH2016
What can zebrafish do for you? Very important to understand how Usher proteins work. Fish help us understand that. #USH2016
Phenotype in USH 2a fish is similar to humans. Retina issues in fish exposed to light. Retina issues not there in fish in dark. #USH2016
Functional importance of much of the USH 2a gene is not known. #USH2016
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