How are stem cells enabling a cure for age-related blindness?
Leveraging technology pioneered by scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI) and in partnership with surgeons at Columbia University, NYSCF is developing a cell therapy to restore vision in dry AMD patients using their own stem cells.
⌚️Timestamps:
6:15 Causes
9:08 Stem cells for AMD
19:52 Clinical trials: Then and Now
22:24 Latest news
28:03 Making stem cells for AMD
32:30 Safety
34:24 Do I qualify?
47:59 Will this help us treat other forms of blindness?
50:28 How do I sign up for trials?
51:37 When will this treatment be widely available?
Opening remarks: Derrick Rossi, PhD (NYSCF’s interim CEO)
Panel discussion:
Stanley Chang, MD (Columbia University)
Kapil Bharti, PhD (National Eye Institute)
Howard Kim, PhD (NYSCF)
Cecile Terrenoire, PhD (NYSCF)
Raeka Aiyar, PhD (Vice President of Scientific Outreach), Moderator
10 сен 2024
