Development of a photoreceptor regenerative therapy to treat blindness
Description: Photoreceptors are the light-sensing cells in the retina, and their loss in many diseases leads to incurable blindness. Using human retinal stem cells, this project will identify a set of specific genes to stimulate cell reprogramming and regenerate photoreceptors. We will also test the feasibility of this regenerative approach in a rodent disease model. Our findings will allow us to develop a novel reprogramming therapy to stimulate retinal regeneration and restore vision in blinding patients.
Funder: Medical Research Future Fund
Amount: A$587,600
Funding type: grant
Funder scheme: 2022 Stem Cell Therapies
Start date: 2023-02-01
End date: 2026-01-31
Investigator: Raymond Ching-Bong Wong
Institution: Centre for Eye Research Australia Limited
Funded outputs count: 3
Funder award ID: MRF2024365
OpenAlex ID: G4297350926