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Management of glaucoma associated with aniridia

Talk by Mr John Brookes, Moorfields Eye Hospital, at Conference 2025 A presentation about aniridia issues, particularly regarding how glaucoma is treated in children and adults with aniridia, from medical to laser and surgery. Mr Brookes trained in London and … Continue reading

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Can access to station information improve train travel for people with sight loss?

Talk by Emily Nash, Coventry University, at Conference 2025 Emily Nash is currently completing a PhD in improving access to train travel for people with sight loss. Her research is looking to identify and understand what barriers currently exist, and … Continue reading

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Privilege, Protest, Power

Talk by Elliott, person with aniridia at Conference 2025 “Identifying privilege, embracing protest and challenging power have all been integral to a journey these 25 years that I could not have imagined. “Fighting for a seat at the table for … Continue reading

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Exploring PAX6 related gene regulatory networks & its role in the developing brain

Talk by Samuel Heczko & Dr. Wai Kit (Calvin) Chan, University of Edinburgh at Conference 2025 We all come from a single cell. But how does this cell know when and how to divide into a brain? And how does … Continue reading

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How PAX6 gene deficiency affects your body

Talk by Professor Moosajee, Moorfields Eye Hospital at Conference 2025 It is now accepted that reduced PAX6, caused by genetic changes involving the gene, does not just affect the eye (causing aniridia) but has an impact on many other organs … Continue reading

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Conference 2025

“I found it very informative and took things from each of the talks that I feel like could use going forward to inform my own family and myself when dealing with our healthcare” Attendee Our main event of the year … Continue reading

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WAGR Weekend 2025

Several of our members affected by WAGR enjoyed meeting in Sussex recently Parents Aaron and Michelle brilliantly organised the 2 day event with International WAGR Syndrome Association (IWSA). Aniridia Network trustee James went along to speak with people and fly our flag. Nearly everyone with WAGR has aniridia. Continue reading

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Online meet up for Rare Disease Day

To mark Rare Disease Day, we hosted a special online meet-up for the UK aniridia community! Most people there were adults with aniridia, both sporadic and familial. There was also a parent with an aniridic child, and a scientist. They … Continue reading

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Meet up in Kensington after Sight Village 2024

Twelve people joined us for dinner and chat about aniridia on 5 November. This included an American woman who has recently move to London for work and another long-lost member as well as several regulars. It was immediately after the … Continue reading

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Conference 2024

We held this great event online and it was completely FREE to attend. We had a great line up of speakers, to talk about aniridia related themes. From personal experiences to cutting edge research, education and leadership – something for … Continue reading

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