Laboratory for Retinal Neuroplasticity

This laboratory uses electrophysiological, imaging, and genetic approaches to understand the ability of retinal neurons to recover functionally and/or structurally after injury or disease. The focus is on glaucomatous optic neuropathy and the goal is to develop strategies to prevent and/or restore loss of neural function. Projects are conducted in both human patients and models using non-invasive techniques that allow immediate translation of research findings.

Location

• McKnight building, 2nd floor (experimental models lab)
• Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital, 4th/5th floors (clinical testing lab)

Director

Vittorio Porciatti, D.Sc.
Training program affiliation: NEU

Co-Investigator

Lori M. Ventura, M.D.
Training program affiliation: Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology