Dr. Bryce Buchowicz, a neuro-ophthalmologist and holding a dual appointment with the departments of Ophthalmology and Neurology at the University of Florida was name as a recipient of a Neurology Clinical Teaching Award. This award is given to one faculty member each year for the outstanding achievement in…
Congratulations to Drs. Yixiao Wang and Frank Dyka on the publication of “Acyl-CoA synthetase 6 controls rod photoreceptor function and survival by shaping the phospholipid composition of retinal membranes,” which appears in the August edition of Communications Biology. Abstract The retina is light-sensitive neuronal tissue in the back of the…
Congratulations to Drs. Cristhian J. Ildefonso, Alfred S. Lewin and Qiuhong Li on their new patent. Abstract The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing age related macular degeneration and other conditions involving macular degeneration, ocular neovascularization, or ocular inflammation. In an exemplary embodiment, a method is…
Congratulations to Dr. William Hauswirth on the publication of “AAV2 gene therapy rescues rod photoreceptor functional recovery in the RDH5-mutant cat,” which appeared in the ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract Issue in June. Abstract Purpose : Retinol dehydrogenase 5 (RDH5) catalyzes the final oxidation for regeneration of 11-cis-retinal as part of the visual cycle…
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Shawn Sussmane to our department as our new optometrist! A fun tidbit: during his interview visit, Dr. Sussmane and his wife had a chance encounter at dinner with Steve Spurrier at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille. Here’s to a fantastic journey ahead!…
Saying goodbye to our residents in a special way. Dr. LiVecchi with graduating UF Ophthalmology resident Dr. Cooper Rodgers on his last day in the OR at UF. Interestingly, Dr. Rodgers first day in the OR as a 1st year resident was with Dr. LiVecchi as well. Dr. Rodgers quipped…
Congratulations to Dr. Ates Hicks for winning 1st place in the Resident Research Competition! at this year’s annual Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) Masters in Ophthalmology meeting!…
Dr. April Yancey is interviewed on the topic of Myopia on WUFT News, February 28, 2024.
Dr. Landowski will present “Keeping an Eye on Lipids: Insights into Retinal Lipid Metabolism from Mouse Genetic Studies,” at 11:00 in R2-254 (ARB) on May 23, 2024. Dr. Landowski investigates the molecular pathways disrupted by genetic mutations that accelerate the formation of age-dependent retinal pathologies in mice. His studies focus…
Highlights from the 49th AAPOS Annual Meeting in Austin, where the excitement of the solar eclipse added an extra layer of wonder! Dr. Beal and Dr. Samaha were delighted to be in the company of UF alumni Dr. Bruce, Dr. Strul, and Dr. Tillit, together making waves in the world…
