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Jun 08, 2023 | Center for Translational Vision Research
Cezary Rydz, M.D. receipient of Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Shaffer Grant
Glaucoma Research Foundation awarded Dr. Rydz to support his research approaches to prevent the impact of high eye pressure on healthy retinal neurons. Dr. Rydz aims to address gaps in the current state of knowledge and to uncover molecular mechanisms behind the pathogenesis of the disease and the relationship of its biggest risk factors – elevated IOP and age. Congratulations, Cezary!
May 08, 2023 | Center for Translational Vision Research
UCI Beall Applied Innovation’s Proof-of-Product Grant
Dr. Kris Palczewski and Jennings Luu, MD/PhD student, are the recipients of the 2023 Round 9 UCI Beall Applied Innovation’s Proof-of-Product Grant. To measurably improve lives through access to UCI-developed knowledge, UCI Beall Applied Innovation’s Proof of Product (PoP) Grants program identifies Principal Investigators (PIs) with early-stage research projects having significant potential for being brought to market as a product or service; that is, for commercialization and provides them up to financial award towards this goal.
The Dr. Lorna Carlin Excellence in Research Award
Samuel Du, MD/PhD student in Dr. Palczewski's lab at CTVR has been selected as a recipient of a 2022 Dr. Lorna Carlin Excellence in Research Award for his promising translational scholarship. He is being awarded this honorable mention prize in recognition of his research, as determined by the selection committee. The award goes towards research support, professional development and a stipend bonus. Congratulations, Sam!
May 07, 2023 | Center for Translational Vision Research
Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Awards
CTVR Postdoctoral Student Rafal Holubowicz, PhD, Project Scientists Aleksander Twordak, PhD, and Dominik Lewandowski, PhD are the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. awards recipients! The Foundation has grown to $162 million while expending $168 million on research, education, and patient care. The Foundation is continuing to invest into more research and the improvement of the quality of eye care not only here in the United States but around the world.
Nov 29, 2022 | Center for Translational Vision Research
2022-2023 Public Impact Distinguished Fellowship
Samuel Du, MD/PhD student in Dr. Palczewski's lab was named 2022-2023 Public Impact Distinguished Fellowship Winner! Public Impact Fellowships highlight and support doctoral or MFA students whose current research has the potential for substantial impact in the public sphere. Ideal candidates will be involved in research designed to significantly improve or enrich the lives of Californians and/or national and global communities.
Nov 17, 2022 | Aging Cell
New Publication from the Skowronska-Krawczyk Lab
New research from Dr. Skowronska-Krawczyk lab suggests aging is an important component of retinal ganglion cell death in glaucoma, and that novel pathways can be targeted when designing new treatments for glaucoma patients.
Oct 24, 2022 | American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
New Publication from a CTVR Alum
Urmi Mehta, a former medical student in the CTVR Lab under Dr. Browne mentorship has published a first author publication in the American Journal of Ophthalmology in collaboration with her former CTVR mentors.
Aug 11, 2022 | Center for Translational Vision Research
2022 Goodman and Gilman Award in Receptor Pharmacology
Dr. Krzysztof Palczewski is receiving this award in recognition of his innovative and pathfinding studies on mechanisms of activation of G protein-coupled receptors.
Aug 10, 2022 | Center for Translational Vision Research
Marco Bassetto, PhD is the recipient of the Knights Templar Starter Award!
Marco Bassetto, PhD, a postdoc in Dr Kiser's Lab was a recipient of a 22/23 Knights Templar Career Starter award.
Aug 10, 2022 | UCI Womxn's Center for Success
Dr. Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk named 2022 Dynamic Womxn of the Year
The UCI Dynamic Womxn Awards event celebrates and honors the incredible womxn who are leaders and role models actively making a difference in our community.