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CTVR Labs

The strength of the CTVR comes from a critical mass of cutting-edge research laboratories focused on complementary aspects of retinal function and disease. Our research spans from structural biology and genetics to physiology and pharmacology. We strive to better understand adult and pediatric blinding disorders to develop and test novel therapies that will improve lives. 
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Andrew Browne Lab

Research Interests: Functional imaging, Retinal transplantation, Oral therapies for retinal disease, Microfluidics and BioMicroElectroMechanical systems (BioMEMS).

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Dr Lilangi Edirwickrema
Lilangi Ediriwickrema Lab

Research Interests: biophotonic applications in oculofacial inflammatory, infiltrative, and cicatricial disease.

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Vladimir Kefalov Lab

Research Interests: Photoreceptor physiology, Visual cycle and dark adaptation, Photoreceptor degeneration, Gene-independent therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa.

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Phillip Kiser
Phillip Kiser Lab

Research Interests: Visual cycle enzymes and retinoid-binding proteins, X-ray crystallography, Structural biology, Carotenoids, Carotenoid oxygenases, Retinal diseases, Retinal therapeutics.

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Rachel Martin
Rachel Martin Lab

Research Interests: Solid-state and solution NMR, protein structure, cataract, membrane proteins, physical chemistry, chemical biology. Analytical Chemical Biology Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics

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Palczewski Lab
Krzysztof Palczewski Lab

Research Interests: Understanding of the molecular basis of age-related macular degeneration and inherited retinal degeneration, Illuminating the path toward the development of new vision therapies.

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Dr  Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk
Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk Lab

Research Interests: Neuronal senescence, Photoreceptors and retinal ganglion cells degenerations, Regulation of transcription, Metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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