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Research Research groups Molecular therapies for otogenetic disorders

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We focus on the genetic diagnosis, understanding the underlying pathogenic mechanisms of disease, and the development of genetic treatments for conditions with late-onset, progressive hearing and vision loss (DFNA9/21/22; USH2a/2c/1d/1f).

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dr. Erwin van Wyk

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  1. Developing RNA therapies for otogenetic disorders
  2. Developing personalized ‘n-of-1’ treatments for ultra-rare variants
  3. Improving delivery of therapeutic molecules to the inner ear
  4. Generation and characterization of innovative models for otogenetic disorders
  5. Unraveling regeneration pathways in zebrafish


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