In this free community forum on diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy), hosted by Dr Peter van Wijngaarden, Principal Investigator—Diabetic Retinopathy & Neuroglial Interactions, Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), you will learn about the latest research and recent developments in the treatment of diabetic eye disease.
Topics to be covered:
- “Out of Sight – the rise and rise of diabetes and the need for a nationwide retinopathy screening program.” Dr Mohamed Dirani, Principal Investigator – Health Services & Evaluative Research, CERA
- “Sugarfix 1 – a study of the e‑ffects of high blood glucose on the eye and the potential for antioxidant protection.” Dr Jonathan Noonan, PhD Student CERA
- “The cutting edge of diabetic retinopathy treatment – clinical trials and potential therapies.” Dr Suki Sandhu, Senior Research Fellow, CERA
Date: Thursday 17 July 2014
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm. Tea and coffee available from 10.30am
Venue: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Lucy Jones Hall, 426 Albert St, East Melbourne, (corner of Morrison Place)
Please book your place by 11 July via cera-rsvp@unimelb.edu.au or 1300 737 757
For more information visit the CERA website