Retina4Future - COST Action CA24105

Enabling Translation of Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Therapies: A Roadmap for Future

About the Poject

Connecting Research, Clinics and Innovation in Retinal Diseases Across Europe

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The COST Action Retina4Future aims to accelerate the translation of European vision research into novel biomarkers and advanced therapies for retinal diseases by establishing a multidisciplinary research and innovation network that connects basic and clinical researchers, clinicians, small and medium-sized enterprises, patient organizations, ethics experts, and policymakers.

Project in Numbers

Retina4Future Research Community

Retina4Future brings together a growing European community of researchers, clinicians, innovators and patient representatives working on retinal diseases and vision science.

Action Participants

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Young Researchers and Innovatiors
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COST inclusiveness target countries
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Participating Countries
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Working Groups

Retina4Future is structured in 6 interlinked Working Groups (WGs)

Working Group 1

Tools for retina research and clinics

Working Group 2

New therapeutic approaches

Working Group 3

Translational medicine and clinical research

Working Group 4

Economic output

Working Group 5

Patient-oriented research

Working Group 6

Community liaison and dissemination

Join the Network

Get Involved in the Action

Retina4Future welcomes research-active scientists working in the field of vision and retinal diseases. Join our network, participate in collaborative projects, share your expertise, and help shape the future of retinal research in Europe.

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News, Events & Activities

Latest Updates

  • 7719
    Events Open Days

    Event Date: October 8, 2026

    Retina4Future Open Day 2026

    The first Retina4Future Open Day is dedicated to “Research Centered on Patients: Challenges, New Perspectives, and What...
    Retina4Future Open Day 2026
  • 5
    Events Seminars

    Event Date: September 18, 2026

    Retina4Future Seminar WG5: Patient-oriented research

    Working Group 5 (WG5) hosts a Retina4Future Seminar Series session dedicated to patient-oriented research, highlighting the importance...
    Retina4Future Seminar WG5: Patient-oriented research
  • 4. WG4
    Events Seminars

    Event Date: June 26, 2026

    Retina4Future Seminar WG4: Economic output

    Working Group 4 (WG4) hosts a Retina4Future Seminar Series session dedicated to innovative drug delivery and development...
    Retina4Future Seminar WG4: Economic output
  • DJI
    Events Meetings

    Event Date: September 24, 2026

    2nd Scientific Meeting of Retina4Future

    The 2nd Retina4Future Scientific Meeting, themed “From Discovery to Delivery: Fast-Tracking Innovation in Retinal Science”, will take...
    2nd Scientific Meeting of Retina4Future
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    Events Meetings

    Event Date: September 24, 2026

    3rd Management Committee (MC3) Meeting

    The MC3 Meeting of the Retina4Future COST Action will take place on 24 September 2026 (morning) in...
    3rd Management Committee (MC3) Meeting
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    Events Meetings

    Event Date: March 12, 2026

    2nd Management Committee (MC2) Meeting

    The MC2 Meeting of the Retina4Future COST Action was held on 12 March 2026 at NOVA Medical...
    2nd Management Committee (MC2) Meeting