Seeing Beyond Lecture. Retinal Degeneration: Genes to the Rescue
Date: 17/04/2024 (AEST)
Venue: Kenneth Myer Building, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC, 3052
Provider: The University of Melbourne
Contact: https://lms.optometry.org.au/course/view.php?id=730
Activity Outline
Presentation 1 (6:30-7:00pm): From A to T: Understanding genetic testing for retinal diseases. - Dr Alexis Ceecee Britten-Jones
Presentation 2 (7:00-7:30pm): The do’s and don’ts of preclinical retinal viral-based gene therapy - Dr Livia Carvalho
Learning Objectives
- Understand the genetic basis of both rare inherited retinal diseases and more common retinal condition (e.g., age-related macular degeneration), and recognise the differences in genetic testing strategies for these conditions
- Describe local referral pathways for directing patients to ocular genetics services, including important factors to consider for diagnosis and referral
- Describe the latest research on the diagnosis and treatment of inherited retinal diseases and communicate with patients about how these advancements could impact their clinical care
- Understand the basic principles of what makes a specific ocular condition ideal for gene therapy
- Understand what is a viral vector and it can be used to treat ocular conditions
- Develop an awareness of what preclinical testing is required when testing a novel gene therapy for inherited retinal diseases
- Develop an awareness of what types of clinical trials are currently underway for inherited retinal diseases
Max CPD hours awarded: 1
Session Information
| Name |
|---|
| Seeing Beyond Lecture. Retinal degeneration: Genes to the Rescue |
| Clinical? |
| Yes |
| Interactive? |
| Yes |
| Therapeutic? |
| Yes |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module |
| 1 |
| Duration of CPD Session/Module inclusive of Assessment Component |
| 1 |