Center for Advanced Vision Science
The Ambati Lab
The goal of Dr. Ambati’s Lab is to understand the molecular basis of macular degeneration in order to hasten the eradication of blindness. Follow the link to find out more.
The Gelfand Lab
Dr. Gelfand’s Lab investigates various aspects of the blinding disease age-related macular degeneration, utilizing the tools of immunology, molecular biology, and engineering. Follow the link to find out more.
The Varshney Lab
Dr. Varshney’s lab investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with a particular focus on the role of retrotransposons in retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) degeneration. The lab’s goal is to uncover novel insights that will pave the way for the development of targeted therapeutics to protect against, or delay, the progression of AMD and prevent vision loss.
The Wang Lab
Dr. Wang’s lab explores the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying innate immunity, neuronal death, and human eye diseases. By investigating fundamental biological processes, the Lab strives to uncover insights that may drive groundbreaking treatments.