Collaboration Opportunities Home Research Collaboration Opportunities UCI’s Gavin Herbert Eye Institute has assembled a unique, world-class group of faculty who conduct patient-oriented basic science and applied research on understanding the biology of the visual system and developing the next generation of sight-saving devices, drugs, and procedures. We appreciate your interest in our ophthalmological research activities and welcome the opportunity to discuss collaborative projects. We encourage medical students and trainees to establish mentoring relationships with our faculty members. Feel free to reach out to individual faculty or for general inquiries or contact Dr. Vladimir Kefalov, Vice Chair for Research Email Call