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.

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Working Groups

Retina4Future is structured around six (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

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    Call for Abstracts Open for the 2nd Retina4Future Scientific Meeting 2026

    We are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for the Retina4Future Scientific Meeting, “From Discovery to...
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    Call for Abstracts Open for the 2nd Retina4Future Scientific Meeting 2026
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    Events Seminars

    Start Date: May 29, 2026

    Retina4Future Seminar Series - WG3

    The next Retina4Future Seminar Series will take place on 29 May 2026 at 1:00 PM (WEST, UTC+1)...
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    Retina4Future Seminar Series – WG3
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    New book "Our Hope for Gene Therapy" from Ian M. MacDonald

    A new book exploring the journey of gene therapy research for inherited retinal diseases is bringing renewed...
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    New book “Our Hope for Gene Therapy” from Ian M. MacDonald
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    EMBO Workshop “Proteostasis shaping health span: from protein folding to failure”

    Sandra Tenreiro, Chair of the Retina4Future COST Action, is organizing the upcoming EMBO Workshop “Proteostasis shaping health...
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    EMBO Workshop “Proteostasis shaping health span: from protein folding to failure”
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    Events Meetings

    Start Date: September 24, 2026

    2nd Scientific meeting Retina4Future 

    2nd Scientific meeting Retina4Future  Bucharest, 24-25 September 2026National Institute of Pathology „Victor Babes”
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    2nd Scientific meeting Retina4Future 
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    Events Seminars

    Start Date: April 24, 2026

    Second seminar from WG2

    Second seminar from WG2 will be held at 24 April 2026 1:00 PM (WEST, UTC+1)
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    Second seminar from WG2