RP Fighting Blindness Annual Conference 2017

24 June 2017 Exhibition, stands and registration open Convene and Conference Welcome (5 mins) Chairman, Don Grocott Presentation one: Small Molecule Therapies (30 mins) Professor Mike Cheetham Presentation two: Changing the Final Destination – correcting the mistakes in our genetic make up to prevent disease progression (20 mins) Professor Tara Moore Tea and coffee break (40 mins) with a chance to view the stands and chat Please reconvene promptly for the second session Genetic Testing in RP – an update (30 minutes) Professor Susie Downes The John Marshall Award – RP Scientist of the Year presentation (15 mins) Presented by Professor John Marshall MBE, RPFB Trustee Chief Executive’s Conference Address (15 minutes) Tina Houlihan, Chief Executive, RP Fighting Blindness Lunch (55 mins) - Lunch is provided and the stands will remain open Please reconvene promptly for the afternoon session Inspirational speaker: Steve Bate MBE (30 mins) Workshop Sessions (60 mins) Genetic Management (Held in main room) Retinal Implants (Held in room two) Benefits (Held in room three) RNIB Connect (Held in room four) Employment (Held in room five) Tea and Coffee Break (30 mins) with a chance to view the stands and chat Please reconvene promptly for the final session RP Question Time (60 mins) Chaired by Professor John Marshall MBE and joined by this morning’s medical speakers Chairman’s Conference Address (10 mins) Don Grocott, Chairman of the Board Annual General Meeting (35 mins) The formal business matters of the charity Non-members are welcome to attend but are unable to speak or vote on any resolution