Mid-Year Double Bill 2012

The Macular Degeneration Society will again be having a mid-year double bill event, combining an exciting talk by Dr Mandeep Singh on “Progress in Stem Cell Treatments for Blindness” with our fifth Annual General Meeting.

This is the first time we are having a talk on stem cell treatments, which has been making strong progress in recent years in the treatment of blindness due to retinal degenerations.

Developments in novel therapies such as gene therapy, stem cell therapy and electronic retinal implants may result in new treatments for patients. 

This talk will focus on stem cell transplantation as a potential strategy to restore vision. What is the scientific evidence? Why do we want to use stem cells? Are there dangers and drawbacks? Will stem cells soon be available in the clinic?

The talk will be followed by our fifth AGM, which will be for paid-up members only. Yes, MDS is five!

Speaker: Dr Mandeep Singh

Date: Aug 11, 2012 (Sat)

Time: 2pm – 3.30pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Old Alexandra Hospital, Alexandra Road

The Speaker
Dr Mandeep Singh - MBBS(S'pore) MMed(Ophth) FRCSEd(Ophth) FAMS - is a Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology, NUH, Singapore. He is currently pursuing a PhD in ophthalmology at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, investigating cell-based treatments for the retina.

After the talk, there will be a tea break from 3.30pm – 4.00pm, which will be followed by our AGM.

Please register for the event by calling Anne at 6238-7387 or e-mail Sharon at alleyes@singnet.com.sg