A stem cell patch for treating advanced dry AMD

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In this Ophthalmology Times EyePod podcast, Mandeep S. Singh, MD, PhD, speaks with Mark S. Humayun, MD, PhD, to learn about the progress in developing a stem cell patch for treating advanced dry age-related macular degeneration. Developed by a team of researchers at USC, the stem cell patch represents a significant advancement in treatment. Dr. Humayun talks about the inspiration behind the patch, how his expertise in both ophthalmology and biomedical engineering has been crucial, and insights gained from a Phase 1/2a study. Dr. Humayun also outlines the upcoming steps for a multisite Phase 2b clinical trial and envisions the potential future role of the stem cell patch in the treatment of geographic atrophy.

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