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Research

The Center for Translational Vision Research serves as an international leader in advancing research and bolstering the support of investigators pursuing basic and translational sciences relevant to vision.

Labs

We believe that the most efficient way to achieve successful treatments for blinding diseases is to assemble highly specialized laboratories committed to the multifaceted coordinated approach, enabling them to identify new targets and develop novel, including genetic intervention, methods for therapeutic intervention.

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Publications

The investigators in CTVR conduct high-power, well-funded, basic and translational research that results in publications in the most elite scientific journals.

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Current Funded Awards

All members of the Center for Translational Vision Research are encouraged and supported to apply for extramural funding throughout the year. The Center had tremendous success securing funding not only for faculty but for students and postdocs. For the current list of funded awards, please click below.

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