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Maturation of synaptic ribbons and synaptogenesis occur after CaBP4 gene augmentation therapy

Congratulations to Dr. William Hauswirth on the publication of “Maturation of synaptic ribbons and synaptogenesis occur after CaBP4 gene augmentation therapy,” which appears in the June edition of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Abstract Purpose : Widespread immaturity of photoreceptor synaptic ribbons has been described resulting from several genetic mutations that involve calcium…

A clinically viable approach to restoring visual function using optogenetic gene therapy

Congratulations to Dr. Hauswirth on the publication of “A clinically viable approach to restoring visual function using optogenetic gene therapy,” which appears in the May edition of Molecular Therapy  Methods and Clinical Development. Summary: Optogenetic gene therapies offer a promising strategy for restoring vision to patients with retinal degenerative diseases,…

Guest Lecturer – Cuong Nguyen, PhD

Guest Lecturer Cuong Nguyen, PhD Associate Professor Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology College of Veterinary Medicine “COVID-19 Triggers the long-term autoimmune process of Sjogren’s Disease.” Wednesday, May 17th 12:00 – 1:00 pm R2-265, Academic Research…

A UF professor emeritus of medicine elected for Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

A University of Florida ophthalmology professor emeritus who has led a decades-long effort to reverse genetic forms of vision loss and an engineering alumna who is a pioneer in the semiconductor polishing industry are among 10 new members of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame announced today. William Hauswirth is…

Dr. Sonal S. Tuli wins a Distinguished Service Award!

The American Academy of Ophthalmology honored Dr. Sonal S. Tuli with the Distinguished Service Award for her role on the “COVID Dream Team”. This team of five volunteers represented the public and clinical educational arms of the Academy to provide reliable guidance and information to help both physicians and patients…

Acknowledging the Best of our Faculty!

Surrounded by friends and family, some of the University of Florida’s most accomplished faculty members were formally recognized as endowed chairs and professors, receiving specially engraved chairs as a symbol of their dedication to medical education, research and leadership. Thirty-three faculty members from the UF colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Medicine…

Ophthalmology residents practice patient advocacy

Residents in the College of Medicine department of ophthalmology graduate after having performed nearly 2,000 procedures, and they also leave with an ability to advocate for the best patient care possible. The residency program ranks No.1 in the country in the number of cataract surgeries that residents perform…

Retinal degeneration treatments

For scientists pursuing retinal degeneration treatments, there is no shortage of culprits: More than 270 genes are known to cause the disease, which is a leading cause of blindness. That underscores the need to develop therapies that are broadly effective regardless of the gene defect. University of Florida Health researchers…