Gregory Schwartz, PhD, an RPB Career Development Award recipient, and his research collaborators at Northwestern University School of Medicine, recently published important discoveries related to blood vessel regulation in the journal Neuron. They identified nitric oxide-releasing amacrine cells as critical to blood vessel regulation in the retina and beyond.
The findings could impact diseases involving blood flow, such as diabetic retinopathy (DR). By detecting damage to nitric oxide-releasing amacrine cells, DR could potentially be diagnosed years earlier than is currently possible—before damage occurs. The knowledge gained through this research could even lead to new options for stroke treatment.
November 27, 2018
RPB grantees provide expert advice on glaucoma in the first event of the "Lunch & Learn" series.
This new media campaign shines a spotlight on the powerful benefits of vision research.
David Williams, PhD, is recognized for ground-breaking contributions to the field of vision research.
Dr. Chiang is a respected scientist, clinician and leader in vision research.
RPB is increasing both the amount of funding and the number of awards funded through its flagship grant in order to better support early-career vision scientists.
The organizations announce new grants to increase funding for innovative research from early-career vision scientists.
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