Sight Loss and Your Genome webinar

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Sight loss and your genome logo with Genomics England logo in the top left hand corner of a map of England - scientists are looking at large DNA sequence which has an eye in the centre

In collaboration with the Macular Society, Retina UK and the Royal National Institute of Blind People, Genomics England is hosting a webinar series focused on sight loss and genomic research. This webinar series aims to create a forum for the sight loss community and researchers, raising awareness of the latest scientific developments and shaping the direction of future research initiatives through patient-researcher dialogues.

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Professor Andrew Webster

At this inaugural Sight Loss and Your Genome webinar Professor Andrew Webster will be speaking on “What is Whole Genome Sequencing and how might it help us understand eye disorders?”

Photo of Professor Diana Baralle smiling in a blue shirt and brown hair just past her shoulders..

Professor Diana Baralle

Professor Diana Baralle will be speaking on “Why we need to look at RNA for eye diseases”.

Register here for the Sight loss and your genome webinar on 1 July, 5.30pm.

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