Ringvorlesung des Collegium generale: Licht und Dunkel
Restoring Vision
Mittwoch, 26.03.2025, 18:15 Uhr
| Veranstaltende: | Collegium generale |
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| Redner, Rednerin: | Prof. Dr. Botond Roska, Institut für molekulare und klinische Ophthalmologie Basel |
| Datum: | 26.03.2025 |
| Uhrzeit: | 18:15 - 19:45 Uhr |
| Ort: |
Auditorium maximum, Raum 110 Hauptgebäude Hochschulstrasse 4 3012 Bern |
| Anmeldung: | Keine Anmeldung erforderlich |
| Merkmale: |
Öffentlich kostenlos |
Abstract
I will present our work developing optogenetic vision restoration technologies for blind patients with retinal degenerative diseases. I will discuss how we transform surviving retinal cells into photoreceptor-like cells capable of responding to light stimuli. Our approach has progressed from initial proof-of-concept studies in animal models to clinical applications in blind human patients, demonstrating meaningful visual perception restoration. I will share recent findings from these clinical studies, address current technological challenges, and describe ongoing work to enhance the resolution of optogenetically restored vision.