Advances in genetic interpretation of ophthalmic disorders
Friday 25 June 2010
Venue: Queen's University Belfast, University Road, BELFAST, BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland
The understanding of the molecular basis of ophthalmic disorders has advanced significantly over the past 10 years with two gene therapy trials currently enrolling for early onset Retinitis Pigmentosa. This conference will provide an update on the novel and challenging topic of genetic interpretation of ophthalmic disorders, focusing on four areas of interest:
Inherited retinal dystrophies
Hereditary optic neuropathies
Age-related macular degeneration
Childhood dystrophies
Discussions will relate to the clinical assessment, genetic investigation and future therapeutic options in these disorders and draws upon speakers from both clinical and laboratory backgrounds. We will conclude with a Keynote lecture to be delivered by Mr Colin Willoughby on the genetic basis of corneal disorders.
Registration Details:
Trainee: £80
Consultant/GP: £135
RSM Trainee: £80
RSM Student: £25
RSM Retired Fellow: £65
RSM Fellow: £85
RSM Associate: £65
Early Bird AHP/Nurse/Midwife: £65
Early Bird Trainee: £65
AHP/Nurse/Midwife: £80
Keynote lecture only: £10
CPD: 1 credit
CPD: 4 credits
We are most grateful to Carl Zeiss UK Limited for supporting this conference
9.00 am |
Registration and coffee |
9.30 am |
Welcome address |
| Professor Michael Finch, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast | |
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Session one: Inherited retinal dystrophies |
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| Chair: Professor Alan Stitt, Blackmore Chair in Ophthalmology, Queen's University, Belfast | |
9.35 am |
The practicalities of testing for causative genes |
| Dr David Simpson, Lecturer CVVS, Queens University, Belfast | |
10.05 am |
Gene therapy for inherited retinal disorders |
| Dr Jane Farrar, Trinity College, Dublin | |
10.35 am |
Discussion |
10.55 am |
Coffee break |
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Session two: Hereditary optic neuropathies |
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11.15 am |
Clinical assessment of optic neuropathies |
| Miss Jayne Best, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Belfast | |
11.45 am |
Inherited optic nerve disorders - causative genes and disease mechanisms |
| Dr Patrick Yu-Wai-Man, SpR in Ophthalmology & MRC Research Fellow, Newcastle University | |
12.15 pm |
Discussion |
12.35 pm |
Lunch |
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Session three: Age related macular degeneration |
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| Chair: Mr Richard Best, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast | |
1.35 pm |
Is AMD an inherited disorder |
| Dr Gareth McKay, Post doctoral Fellow, CVVS, Queen's University, Belfast | |
2.05 pm |
Advances in AMD management |
| Mr Stuart McGimpsey, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast | |
2.35 pm |
Discussion |
2.55 pm |
Coffee break |
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Session four: Childhood dystrophies |
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| Chair: Mr Colin Willoughby, Senior Lecturer & Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, CVVS, Queen's University, Belfast | |
3.15 pm |
Clinical assessment of the visually impaired child |
| Mrs Rosie Brennan, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Altnagelvin Trust, Londonderry | |
3.45 pm |
Management of visual impairment in childhood |
| Dr Andrew Blaikie, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline | |
4.15 pm |
Discussion and completion of evaluation forms |
4.30 pm |
Tea and coffee |
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Evening Keynote Lecture |
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| Chair: Miss Giuliana Silvestri, Reader & Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, CVVS, Queen's University, Belfast | |
4.45 pm |
Advances in the understanding of genetic basis of corneal disorders |
| Mr Colin Willoughby, Senior Lecturer & Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, CVVS, Queen's University, Belfast | |
5.30 pm |
Questions and completion of evaluation forms |
5.45 pm |
Close of evening meeting |
