About this Event
You are invited to join the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne for the lecture, Retinal degeneration: genes to the rescue, as part of the Seeing Beyond lecture series.
This free in-person event will feature Dr Ceecee Britten-Jones and Dr Livia dos Santos Carvalho and will explore the latest in genetic treatments for retinal degeneration.
Where: Ian Potter Auditorium, Level G, Kenneth Myer Building, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, Melbourne, VIC, 3052
When: Wednesday 17 April 2024, 6.30 – 7.30 pm AEST (Please arrive at 6.00 pm for check-in)
Anticipated CPD: 1 hour
Keynote speakers:
Dr Alexis Ceecee Britten-Jones - Dr Alexis Ceecee Britten-Jones is an optometrist and research fellow at the University of Melbourne, in the field of ocular genomics. He research is on using genomic sequencing to improve the diagnosis of rare eye diseases, and understanding better ways to integrate genetics knowledge into clinical care to improve the treatment of eye diseases.
Dr Livia dos Santos Carvalho - Dr Livia Carvalho received her PhD from University College London (UCL) in 2009 on the molecular evolution of colour vision and completed two postdoctoral positions at UCL and Harvard Medical School on gene therapy for inherited retinal diseases. From 2014 to 2017 she received an early-career fellowship from the Australian Research Council and started her independent research group at the University of Western Australia/Lions Eye Institute. She has recently started a Senior Lecturer position with the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on understanding cellular and molecular disease mechanisms of inherited retinal diseases and testing of novel gene and drug therapies.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ian Potter Auditorium, Level G, Kenneth Myer Building, Parkville Campus, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
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