Lew Kaplan, PhD Department of Biological Structure University of Washington PROJECT TITLE: Derivation of cultured RPE from human fetal tissue, 3D organoids, and directed differentiation for the purpose of RPE to photoreceptor reprogramming Dr. Kaplan trained in Germany, at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where he received his PhD degree. His prior training in […]
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Kevin Zhang, PhD Department of Ophthalmology University of Pennsylvania PROJECT TITLE: Aqueous Humor Proteomics in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Dr. Zhang completed his PhD in the Dunaief Lab in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania, and now dives deeper into retinal lipid metabolism as a postdoc and medical resident. In addition to his […]
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The role of microglia-mediated inflammation on the cell fate of proliferating Müller glia following p27Kip1 inactivation and outer retina degeneration in aged mice
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Maria Grant, MD, of UAB received the prestigious RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research. Her groundbreaking work on vascular repair and stem cell therapies holds promise for treating retinal diseases and advancing eye health worldwide.
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In 2024, the IRRF pledged $1.5 million to establish the Teresa and Michael A. Callahan, MD Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at UAB. This prestigious gift will advance vision research, support global collaboration, and honor Dr. Callahan’s legacy in ophthalmic surgery and education.
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