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Episode 79: Decoding Stargardt: New Treatments, Genetics, and What Lies Ahead

A landmark Phase 3 trial has delivered the first positive result for Stargardt disease treatment — but the therapeutic landscape is shifting fast. Prof. Maximilian Pfau enjoys a discussion with Prof. Carel Hoyng and Dr. Karolina Kaminska on the ABCA4 disease spectrum, the groundbreaking discovery of AP5 complex-related macular dystrophy, and emerging therapies from oral drugs to gene-specific approaches.

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Episode 78: Insights from the EURETINA Mentorship Programme

Three former mentees of the EURETINA Mentorship Programme share how the initiative helped shape their careers in retinal research and clinical practice. Özge Yanık Odabaş, Karolina Motloch and Omer Trivizki discuss mentorship, international collaboration, and the opportunities created through the programme’s growing alumni network. Their experiences highlight how structured mentorship can accelerate professional development for the next generation of retina specialists

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Episode 77: Implementing AI in Retina Practice: From Screening to Decision Support

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping retina care — but where does it truly add value in daily practice? Professors Tien Wong and Daniel Ting join Stela Vujosevic to explore how AI is moving beyond screening into risk stratification, clinical decision support, and home monitoring. From infrastructure challenges to real-world implementation, this episode offers practical insights for retina specialists preparing for an AI-enabled future.

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Episode 76: AI in Diabetic Retinopathy: Screening, Biomarkers and What Comes Next

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we screen, classify, and treat diabetic retinal disease. Aude Couturier, Edoardo Midena, and Reinier Schlingemann discuss real-world AI applications in diabetic retinopathy — from population screening and imaging biomarkers to phenotyping and precision treatment in diabetic macular oedema.

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Episode 75: Transitioning from Retina Specialist to Industry

What drives leading retina specialists to trade the clinic for corporate innovation? In this episode, Euretina Board member Kourous Rezaei speaks with Jay Duker, Sascha Fauser, and Marion Munk about their transitions from clinical practice to industry. Together they share insights on leadership, research, and the evolving relationship between academia and biotechnology in shaping the future of retinal therapeutics

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Episode 74: Intuition in Uncharted Waters: The Art of Retinal Surgery

In this episode Dean Eliott, Grazia Pertile, and José García-Arumí join chair Kourous Rezaei to explore how surgical mastery is built through intuition, preparation, and reflection. They share practical insights on mentorship, focus, teamwork, and managing stressful cases — from avoiding coffee before surgery to resetting after complications — revealing that great surgeons are defined not just by skill, but by judgment, patience, and care for the patient

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EURETINA Educational Webinar: Uveitis Dilemmas for Retina Specialists (2 December 2025)

Bahram Bodaghi & Carlos Pavesio present an EURETINA Educational Webinar on Uveitis, titled “Uveitis Dilemmas for Retina Specialists”. This webinar will explore the diagnostic & management challenges of uveitis from a retinal perspective. The session will offer practical insights & discussion led by two leading experts in the field.

Format: Webinar
Access: Members Only

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Episode 72: Bridging the Gap – Why Diversity in Retina Trials Can’t Wait

Retinal diseases disproportionately affect certain populations—yet these groups are underrepresented in research. In this episode, Dr. Christiana Dinah chairs a global panel including Drs. Adrienne Scott, Charles Wykoff and Jeremiah Brown to explore the systemic and structural barriers to inclusion in retina trials, and why the stakes for equity have never been higher.