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Feb 22, 2024 | UCI News
UC Irvine study shows similarities and differences in human and insect vision formation
Discovery offers insights into retinal disease origins and potential therapeutic targets.
Jan 09, 2024 | UCI News
School of Medicine Receives Prestigious Grant from Research to Prevent Blindness
The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine has received a prestigious Unrestricted Grant from the nonprofit organization Research to Prevent Blindness. The five-year, $575,000 grant will support eye research conducted by the Department of Ophthalmology.
Aug 18, 2022
UCI School of Medicine researcher nominated for OCBJ's 2022 Innovator of the Year
Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD, Donald Bren Professor, UCI School of Medicine and Irvine H. Leopold Chair of Ophthalmology at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, has been nominated for the 2022 Innovator of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ).
May 04, 2022
Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Feb 16, 2022
Dr. Ken Lin and Dr. Sameh Mosaed develop a laser-emitting device to treat glaucoma
Dr. Ken Lin and Dr. Sameh Mosaed have developed a laser-emitting device that treats glaucoma by enlarging and stabilizing collector channels in order to enhance aqueous outflow and reduce intraocular pressure (IOP).
Sep 01, 2021
Lilangi Ediriwickrema, MD, MS selected as one of the 2021 ICTS KL-2 Award Recipients
This mentored career development award is intended to allow scholars to develop a solid portfolio of pilot and preliminary data suitable for competitive extramural grant applications; a robust record of publications and presentations at national scientific meetings; and a program of courses and experiential learning in areas that will advance the scholar’s proficiency in independent translational research.
Jul 07, 2021
Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Physiology & Biophysics, named as a recipient of the UCI School of Medicine 2020-2021 Mentorship Award
Equity and Diversity in Mentoring Award Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Physiology & Biophysics, for leading the Women in Vision Research Program.
Jun 01, 2021
World-renowned researcher Vladimir Kefalov joins UCI Departments of Ophthalmology and Physiology & Biophysics
After a nationwide search, Vladimir Kefalov, PhD, has been appointed professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Physiology & Biophysics effective June 1, 2021.
Mar 19, 2021
Susie Suh, MD, PhD to present abstract at UCI School of Medicine's 2nd Annual Southern California Rare Disorders Symposium
Susie Suh, MD, PhD, a student with the Center for Translational Vision Research, is selected to present her abstract on restoration of retinal and visual function following gene therapy at UCI School of Medicine's 2nd Annual Southern California Rare Disorders Symposium.
Mar 17, 2021
A Digital Prosthetic Eye for the 21st Century
Dr. Jeremiah P. Tao, chief of oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery at the UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, is working with UC Irvine computer scientist Ian G. Harris, PhD, to help design a new type of ocular prosthetic for patients who have lost an eye.