In 2018 we held the first Ophthalmology Engage patient day focusing on Best diesease - Best Day 2018.Ìý
The day included talks from patients, clinicians, scientists and patient support representatives, Q&A sessions and interactive events to introduce you to some of the work we are conducting to develop future therapies at the Institute of Ophthalmology.ÌýThese talks were recorded and we are making them available hereÌýas a resource soÌýanyone who missed, or couldn't make the event, can still learn about bestrophinopathies and continue to benefit from what was an extremely successful day.
The event was held with the support of UCL Institute of Ophthalmology Engage Committee, Friends of Moorfields,Ìý NIHRÌýMoorfields BRC and the Macular SocietyÌý
Support for Patients with Inherited Macular Degeneration - Tess Barratt
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A Clinical Perspective on Best Disease - Professor Andrew Webster
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Best Disease, A Positive Focus - Andrew ThompsonÌý
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The Genetics of Best Disease - Monica ArmengolÌý
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How do we identify mutations in BEST1 - Dr Alice DavidsonÌý
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Using Pluripotent Stem Cells to Investigate BEST Disease - Dr Britta NommisteÌý
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