Genetics in Retinal Diseases—2nd Edition
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 1387
Special Issue Editor
Interests: retina; genetics; inherited retinal disease; genomics; genetic therapies; disease models; complex disease; monogenic disease; cornea; keratoconus
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Retinal diseases, ranging from common, complex diseases such as age-related macular degeneration to rare monogenic inherited retinal dystrophies, cumulatively affect millions of people, young and old, worldwide. Our understanding of the genetics underlying these conditions has expanded dramatically in recent years, providing exciting insights into the pathomechanisms of disease and already leading to the development of new therapies now reaching clinics.
This Special Issue will highlight current efforts to elucidate the genetic and molecular mechanisms of complex and monogenic retinal disease and how these may be targeted for therapeutic benefit. Topics may include identifying genetic causes of common or rare retinal diseases, patient cohort studies, genotype–phenotype correlations, the functional characterization of genetic variation in disease genes or gene regulatory elements using cellular or animal models, and the development of future therapeutic strategies. We would like to invite you to participate in this Special Issue by submitting original research articles, cohort studies, case reports, and review articles.
Dr. Chloe M. Stanton
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- retina
- genetics
- inherited retinal disease
- genomics
- genetic therapies
- disease models
- disease mechanisms
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