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The Center for Translational Vision Research Distinguished Speaker Series, also known as "Friday Seminars" showcases innovative research across the world. The seminar series has now been expanded to include lectures by experts on topics ranging from Ophthalmology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neurobiology, Imaging, Computational Sciences to Novel Ophthalmic Treatments.
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Filippo Mancia, PhD, is Professor, Vice Chair, and Director of Graduate Education in the Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics at Columbia University. His research focuses on the structural biology of membrane proteins, particularly G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and other signaling complexes that regulate key cellular communication pathways. Dr. Mancia’s laboratory uses advanced structural and biophysical approaches, including X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, and biochemical analysis, to understand how these membrane proteins are organized and how they interact with ligands, signaling partners, and regulatory molecules. By revealing the molecular architecture and activation mechanisms of these signaling systems, his work aims to provide deeper insight into fundamental cell signaling processes and to inform the development of therapeutic strategies targeting GPCR-related diseases.