Research project
The RP Genome Project: UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium
- Start date: 1 November 2014
- End date: 31 December 2025
- Value: £250,000 to Leeds, £1.3m in total
- Partners and collaborators: UCL, Oxford University, University of Manchester
- Primary investigator: Professor Chris F Inglehearn
- Co-investigators: Dr Manir Ali, Carmel Toomes, Dr Martin McKibbin
Description
Funder: Retina UK, Fight For Sight
Collaborative screening of a cohort of patients/families with unsolved inherited retinal dystrophy, data sharing between sites, regular meetings.
Impact
Clinical impact for local patients solved, nominated for clinical trials, and an uplift in cases solved around the world.