Two research projects by Trinity College Dublin scientists, Dr Sarah Doyle and Prof Jane Farrar, have received significant funding from the Irish government through the Health Research Board’s Joint Funding Scheme. The projects aim to revolutionize vision research, with Dr Doyle focusing on manipulating immune pathways to prevent vision loss and Prof Farrar investigating mitochondria for potential treatments. The funding, matched by Fighting Blindness, will allow groundbreaking gene-agnostic therapies to be developed, offering hope for individuals with various genetic causes of vision loss. These advancements highlight Ireland’s leadership in vision research and the impact of collaborations between patient groups, researchers, and government bodies.
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Government vision to match blindness fund
