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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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Maureen and Jay Neitz collaborate on all aspects of their research, bringing a broad range of techniques and skill sets to bear on questions about how the human visual system works. The labs have several focus areas including:
1) identifying variants of the human cone photopigments that underlie photoreceptor-based vision disorders including age-related macular degeneration, nearsightedness, glaucoma, and color vision deficiencies;
2) developing genetic tests to identify individuals at risk for these disorders before they develop symptoms to maximize the possibility of preventing vision loss;
3) developing new tools for assessing visual function in the laboratory;
4) developing a cure for color blindness that can be used in humans, and
5) developing a better understanding of the neural circuitry for color vision.