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Marta S. F.

Country
Spain
Department
Ophthalmology

Research Overview

Data & Insights

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Primary Speciality
Main therapeutic area

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Return Partnerships
Recurring site collaborations
86
Sites with multiple studies

Has run more than one trial at 86 of 145 partner sites.

Specializations

Geographic atrophy and dry age-related macular degeneration

The investigator is involved in clinical research focused on geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, with attention to preserving retinal structure and slowing lesion progression. The portfolio also includes studies in dry AMD with geographic atrophy, reflecting a strong interest in advanced degenerative macular disease.

  • Geographic atrophy progression
  • Dry AMD with GA
  • Retinal degeneration

Research activity in this area includes long-term evaluation of emerging retinal therapies aimed at stabilizing disease burden in patients with established macular damage.

Neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Another major therapeutic focus is neovascular age-related macular degeneration, with studies addressing visual outcomes, disease control, and sustained treatment delivery. This includes work centered on maintaining best-corrected visual acuity and supporting longer-acting treatment strategies for wet AMD.

  • Wet AMD
  • Visual acuity preservation
  • Long-acting ocular treatment approaches

The investigator’s trial portfolio in this field reflects sustained involvement in therapies designed to improve disease management in chronic exudative retinal disease.

Diabetic retinopathy

The investigator also participates in research on diabetic retinopathy, particularly non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy and microaneurysm burden in patients with advanced retinal vascular disease. This area highlights interest in early retinal vascular intervention and prevention of progression.

  • Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
  • Microaneurysm reduction
  • Retinal vascular disease

These studies place emphasis on retinal disease control in diabetes-related eye complications within an ophthalmology setting.

Gene therapy and ocular biologics

A substantial part of the research landscape involves gene therapy and other biologic approaches for retinal disease, including programs targeting complement-mediated mechanisms and sustained intraocular treatment delivery. The investigator’s work spans innovative ocular therapies intended to address both degenerative and neovascular retinal conditions.

  • Complement pathway targeting
  • Intravitreal biologics
  • Retinal gene-based treatment

This area includes ongoing interest in therapies designed for durable disease modification in macular disorders.

Port delivery and long-term retinal treatment safety

The investigator is engaged in studies evaluating port delivery system strategies and long-term safety monitoring for sustained retinal therapy. These trials focus on treatment durability, tolerability, and extended follow-up in chronic neovascular AMD and geographic atrophy.

  • Port delivery system
  • Long-term safety
  • Tolerability in chronic retinal disease

Research in this domain supports innovation in continuous ocular drug delivery and extended clinical management of macular disease.

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