Entries by Ivonne Bressers

Are rabbit eyes and cell models suitable?

Assessment of safety and toxicity of genetic patches Inherited retinal diseases, such as Usher syndrome (deafblindness), are rare conditions that result in a gradual loss of vision. These diseases have […]

Stichting Ushersyndroom launches the ‘Usher Crusher Grant’

We invite international scientists to seize this unique opportunity and submit their most innovative research proposals. On October 8th, Stichting Ushersyndroom [Dutch Usher syndrome Foundation] officially opens its second international […]

An important next step in USH2c research

  Erwin van Wijk (Radboudumc) has recently received a substantial grant from the Foundation Fighting Blindness USA to create a large animal model in collaboration with the research groups of […]

‘Our Carin’ in Times Square

On May 16th, it was Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Microsoft paid extensive attention to this by organizing an event at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam where they launched and explained their […]

What are the best biomarkers and endpoints for future trials?

NEW RESEARCH THANKS TO THE ‘USHER ACTIE RIJNSBURG’ FRIENDS GROUP Usher syndrome, characterized by sensorineural hearing loss and progressive Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), presents a significant challenge for the medical community. […]

HOPE FOR USH1B PATIENTS

CLINICAL TRIAL BY AAVANTGARDE TO COMMENCE AAVantgarde, an international biotechnology company based in Italy and co-founded by Professor Alberto Auricchio, is dedicated to overcoming the limitations of adeno-associated virus (AAV) […]