News | 27/01/2026

Guest Lecture: Gene Therapy and Large Animal Models

Prof. Simon Petersen-Jones (Michigan State University)

The DFG Research Unit FOR5621 (Ocular Gene Therapy) is honored to host Prof. Simon Petersen-Jones, a global leader in veterinary ophthalmology, for a special guest lecture in Munich.

Title: Use of Large Animal Models to Develop Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Diseases

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Time: 17:00 s.t. – 18:00 (5 PM)

Location: Seminar Room, University Eye Clinic, Mathildenstraße 8, 80336 Munich

About the Lecture: Prof. Petersen-Jones will discuss the pivotal role of large animal models in bridging the gap between bench research and clinical application, specifically focusing on the development of life-changing gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases.

Join Us: We cordially invite all colleagues, researchers, and students to attend this insightful session. No registration is required