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Overview
What you will study
This Retinal Degeneration and Visual Electrophysiology conference offered by Johns Hopkins University is designed to provide an update on the latest exciting and cutting-edge developments in the field of retinal degeneration, repair, and regeneration, including recent advances in stem cells and gene therapy, cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease, outcome measures, natural history, nanomedicine, systemic manifestations, surgery and delivery, ethics and global perspectives.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Recall cellular and molecular basis of selected IRDs, with an emphasis on mechanistic insights that inform treatment strategies and outcome measures.
- Review recommendations from the International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV) regarding visual neurophysiology testing.
- Review structural and functional outcome measures of IRDs, including those relevant to subjects with ultra-low vision.
- Review data and results from Phase I, II, and III clinical trials, and translational studies, with an emphasis on stem cells, gene therapy, and other treatment approaches.
- Review aspects relating to equitable access to clinical care and research for IRD patients, and ethical considerations unique to people with vision loss due to IRDs.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
12 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 162 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Specialties - Ophthalmology, Optometry
Tuition Fee
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International
685 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 685 USD for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
685 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 685 USD for the full programme during 2 days.
- Physician/Scientist/Optometrist/Industry - $685
- Allied Health Professional(RN/NP/PA) - $585
- Trainees(Student/Resident/Fellow/Post-Doc) - $100
Living costs for Baltimore
1240 - 2100 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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