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AVN researchers identify a novel ocular disease – Superior Coloboma
A recently published paper in PLoS Genetics (Hocking et al., March 2018) is the culmination of a long-standing collaborative project by two AVN labs (PIs: Ordan Lehmann and Andrew Waskiewicz). The group identified eight patients with tissue gaps in the superior portion of the iris, retina, and/or lens – a novel congenital disease the researchers…
Read MoreCongratulations to Lance Doucette
Lance (MacDonald Lab) recently received a Retina Foundation of Canada Clinical Research Grant that will support his research into novel causes of retinal and macular dystrophies.
Read MoreTelodendria research from the Allison Lab
Telodendria are delicate structures that connect photoreceptor cells to one another and allow for information to be shared laterally between them. Despite their discovery in the late 19th century, telondendria are not widely known or well characterized in vision science. Nicole Noel recently studied these poorly understood features of photoreceptors in the zebrafish retina during…
Read MoreAVN Logo Contest
AVN needs a logo! AVN members, it’s time to get out your crayons. We’re having a contest and the winner gets a cash prize and will hopefully have their design displayed as our new logo. Due: Jan 10th, 2018 Send your logo to: jhocking@ualberta.ca Prize: $150 Please read these tips before starting: Logo tips …
Read MoreCanada Graduate Scholarship MSc Applications due Dec 1st
Good funding opportunity for AVN students conducting basic and clinical research. See here for further info: https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/awards-and-funding/scholarships/cgsm-canada-graduate-scholarships-masters
Read MoreCongratulations to Nicole Noel!
Nicole recently received an Alberta Innovates – Health Solution scholarship to fund her PhD research under the joint supervision of two AVN members – Dr. Ian MacDonald and Dr. Ted Allison. Way to go Nicole!
Read MoreTake Ophthalmology 601 this winter
This graduate level course is open to graduate students with an interest in the broad field of ocular genetics. Individual lectures will be provided as background to supplement the discussion of pertinent papers and topics. Each session will be led by a local expert (currently 8) and cover principles of ocular genetics, development, function, and…
Read MoreScholarship opportunities
Scholarships available to undergraduates, graduate students, medical students, and residents doing vision research: -THE MARK MARSHALL DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AND VISUAL SCIENCES TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AWARD -ALBERTA ODD FELLOW REBEKAH VISION SCIENCE GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD -HELEN COLBURN SCHOLARSHIP -EDWIN ISAAC CLARKE SCHOLARSHIP All are due January 31st, 2018! See attachments for further information: OVS Dept Awards 2017-2018…
Read MoreResearch from the Eisenstat lab highlighted in Science Magazine
Exciting news from the Eisenstat Lab! They study the Dlx gene family in both the eye and brain, and their recent paper in the Journal of Neuroscience shows how Dlx1 and Dlx2 turn on production of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. Loss of Dlx1/2 impairs brain maturation, an important finding with implications for autism, epilepsy, and…
Read MoreAVN Research Day – Monday 5th June
AVN’s Research Day is being held on Monday 5th June, in the Katz Auditorium. The meeting comprises: Retinal Dystrophy Minisymposium – Novel Treatment of Retinal Degeneration Trainee Poster Presentations and Talks Keynote Speaker – Dr. Michel Cayouette, University of Montreal
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