2011 Vision Quest Conference
Retinitis Pigmentosa and Related Conditions
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Registration 8:30 am - 9:00 am
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9:00 am – 9:15 am
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Welcoming Remarks from the FFB and the Conference ChairHalifax Chair - Dr. Johane Robitaille Toronto Chair - Dr. Elise Héon Vancover Chair - Dr. Kevin Gregory-Evans |
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9:15 am – 9:45 am
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Retinal Eye Diseases – New Developments, New Hope: Translating Research into TreatmentsAn overview of the latest research approaches to preserving and restoring vision. Presented by the conference chairs |
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9:45 am – 10:15 am
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The Promise of Gene TherapyThis session will combine information about gene therapies with practical information about genetic testing. Halifax: Dr. Jane Green Toronto: genetic counsellors Megan Day and Joanne Sutherland Vancouver: Dr. Cheryl Gregory-Evans and genetic counsellor Martha Balicki |
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10:15 am – 10:45 am
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Taking Action – Steps to Living Well with Retinal DiseaseSpeakers living with retinal disease will talk about their personal experiences living with eye disease, the practical steps they take to maximize their existing sight, and their own commitment to supporting research and being active in the vision loss community. Halifax: Andrew Burke Toronto: Victoria Nolan Vancouver: Jim Taggart |
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10:45 am – 11:15 am
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BREAK - for networking and viewing exhibitor tables
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11:15 am – 11:30 am
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The First RP Treatment Clinical Trial in CanadaIn this video interview, Dr. Robert Koenekoop of the Montreal Children's Hospital will talk about leading Canada's first clinical trial of an RP treatment and the promise for trials in Canada. Note: This session will not be available by webcast. |
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11:30 am – 11:45 am
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Patient Registry: One Step Closer to Clinical TrialsA brief presentation about the FFB national registry and its objective to help connect scientists with people living with eye disease who want to participate in clinical trials. Halifax: Dr. Jane Green Toronto: Dr. Bill Stell Vancouver: Dr. Kevin Gregory-Evans |
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11:45 am – 12:15 pm
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Vision Research in Your CommunityLearn more about the research happening in your area. Halifax: Stuart Trenholm (representing the Awatramani lab at Dalhousie) Toronto: Dr. Derek, van der Kooy, University of Toronto Vancouver: Dr. Orson Moritz, UBC |
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12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
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Closing Remarks |
2011 Vision Quest Conference
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
(Click here for the RP and Related Conditions Conference Program)
Registration 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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1:30 pm – 1:40 pm
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Welcoming Remarks from the FFB and the Conference ChairHalifax Chair - Dr. Alan Cruess Toronto Chair - Dr. Michael Brent Vancover Chair - Dr. Kevin Gregory-Evans |
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1:40 pm – 2:10 am
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AMD Treatment: What Are My Options?Understand what happens when people have AMD and how research has led to the currently available treatment options. Halifax: Dr. Alan Cruess Toronto: Dr. Michael Brent Vancouver: Dr. David Maberley |
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2:10 pm – 2:40 pm
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Getting The Most Out Of The Vision You HaveLow-vision specialists will talk about coping with vision loss offering practical, common sense solutions as well as details of low technology and high technology aids. Halifax: Laura Irons Toronto: Dr. Ana Juricic Vancouver: Dr. Sunil Sachdeva |
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2:40 pm – 3:15 pm
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BREAK - for networking and viewing exhibitor tables
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3:15 pm – 3:20 pm
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Living With AMDA person living with AMD from your community will briefly talk about their experiences with the disease and strategies for living well. Halifax: Margaret MacKinnon Toronto: Max Layton Vancouver: TBA |
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3:20 pm – 3:50 pm
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New Developments, New Hope: Translating Research into TreatmentsAn overview of current AMD research and potential new treatments. Halifax: Dr. Bill Stell Toronto: Dr. Joan Miller Vancouver: Dr. Kevin Gregory-Evans |
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3:50 pm – 4:00 pm
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Closing Remarks |