USH Talks
PROVIDING INFORMATION, CONNECTIONS AND HOPE TO THE USHER SYNDROME COMMUNITY.
This new podcast delivers the latest in research developments and community stories directly to you.
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USH Talks Library:
Research Updates
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June 27, 2017:This USH Talk summarizes efforts to develop a dual AAV vector-based gene therapy for Myosin7a Usher syndrome (USH1B). The drawbacks of USH1B mouse models and a rationale for testing these vectors in a more clinically relevant species are discussed.
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May 30, 2017: This USH Talk explains genetic testing of the USH2A gene, as conducted at the Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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May 2, 2017: In this USH Talk, Dr. Gema García-García shares strategies for the molecular diagnosis of Usher syndrome used at the Health Research Institute Hospital La Fe in Valencia, Spain.
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May 2, 2017: Estrategias para el estudio molecular del Síndrome de Usher.
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March 1, 2017: In this USH Talk, Dr. Erwin van Wijk shows that AON-based splice correction could be a promising approach for the development of a future treatment for USH2A-associated retinitis pigmentosa.
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February 6, 2017: Dr. Gwen Géléoc shares exciting news on progress made towards gene therapy for USH1C, which restored hearing in deaf mice down to a whisper.
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January 24, 2017: Dr. Jacque Duncan gives an overview of a clinical trial that aims to study the rate of progression of USH2A related retinal degeneration.
Support Services
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April 4, 2017: Megan Cote provides a brief overview of the National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB), their six national initiatives and ways in which they can connect families to support and training at the state and national level.
Primers
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December 27, 2016: Dr. Marly Kenna provides a basic overview of cochlear implants and how those with Usher syndrome might benefit from this technology.
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December 13, 2016: Karmen Trzupek provides a basic overview of genetics and Usher syndrome.
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November 29, 2016: In this USH Talk, Dr. Jennifer Phillips provides a basic overview of gene therapy and Usher syndrome.
