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Choroideremia, Ocular Genetics and the Importance of Great Mentors - Dr. Ian MacDonald

Choroideremia, Ocular Genetics and the Importance of Great Mentors - Dr. Ian MacDonald

FromBroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast


Choroideremia, Ocular Genetics and the Importance of Great Mentors - Dr. Ian MacDonald

FromBroadEye: An Ophthalmology Podcast

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jul 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Ian MacDonald, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta, provides a detailed overview of the current state of genetic therapies for degenerative retinal diseases. Dr. MacDonald further describes Choroideremia, including disease pathology, prognosis, and potential treatment avenues. Finally, Dr. MacDonald explains his reaction to being nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists, pointing out some of his own remarkable mentors throughout his career.
 
http://broadeye.org/ian/
Released:
Jul 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Authentic conversations about the knowledge gaps in ophthalmology and eye care, with guests hailing from ophthalmology and optometry clinics, vision research labs, industry, private companies, and the low vision community.