Can Stem Cell Therapy Slow GA?

Phase 1b data for ASP7317, presented at ASRS, showed a favorable safety profile, encouraging visual acuity findings, and stabilization of geographic atrophy in patients with advanced disease.

By: VIVIENNE HAU, MD, PHD

Retinal Physician July 20, 2026

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Vivienne Hau, MD, PhD

Vitreoretinal surgeon

Specialties: Surgery

Bio: Vivienne Hau, MD, PhD, is a vitreoretinal surgeon with a specialty focus in retina care and vitreoretinal surgery. Her training included vitreoretinal surgical fellowship training at Texas Retina Associates. In New Retinal Physician, Dr. Hau has written about mentorship, the transition from fellowship to independent retina practice, and the importance of building professional and personal support systems for early-career vitreoretinal surgeons.

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Can Stem Cell Therapy Slow GA?

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