Towards a Stem Cell Cure for Blindness

How are stem cells enabling a cure for age-related blindness? Leveraging technology pioneered by scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI) and in partnership with surgeons at Columbia University, NYSCF is developing a cell therapy to restore vision in dry AMD patients using their own stem cells. ⌚️Timestamps: 6:15 Causes 9:08 Stem cells for AMD 19:52 Clinical trials: Then and Now 22:24 Latest news 28:03 Making stem cells for AMD 32:30 Safety 34:24 Do I qualify? 47:59 Will this help us treat other forms of blindness? 50:28 How do I sign up for trials? 51:37 When will this treatment be widely available? Opening remarks: Derrick Rossi, PhD (NYSCF’s interim CEO) Panel discussion: Stanley Chang, MD (Columbia University) Kapil Bharti, PhD (National Eye Institute) Howard Kim, PhD (NYSCF) Cecile Terrenoire, PhD (NYSCF) Raeka Aiyar, PhD (Vice President of Scientific Outreach), Moderator