Displaying items by tag: vision science research center
A modifier gene is one that changes the observable characteristics, called the phenotype, or molecular expression of other genes.
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The model may provide novel insights into RP59 disease mechanism that will guide future testing of therapeutic interventions.
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Results show that retinitis pigmentosa 59 may not be a congenital disorder of glycosylation, as was long assumed.
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A grant in the School of Optometry will enable researchers to study the use of virtual reality and intelligent tutoring in an effort to make low vision rehabilitation more accessible and affordable.
Doctoral student Kwaku Osei came to UAB to learn from top researchers in the dry eye field. His work focuses on a tear film component that could provide a new way to treat a growing vision problem.
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Optometry professors have received grants to continue eye care research.
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The School of Optometry ranked third nationally in research funding and second nationally in basic biomedical research funding.
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Ongoing multidisciplinary concussion research will be highlighted at an upcoming symposium at UAB: The Concussion Collaborative Science Symposium 2017: Objectively Tackling Concussion through Vision, Science, Radiology and Engineering.
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- release
- concussion
- school of optometry
- vision science research center
- school of medicine
- department of radiology
- department of neurology
- school of engineering
- department of pediatrics
- college of arts and sciences
- department of psychology
- vorclinic
- department of pediatric optometry
- division of advanced medical imaging
- department of ophthalmology and visual sciences
UAB and VICIS have each made major strides in developing next generation football helmets in response to the growing concussion crisis, and they have partnered to combine expertise and intellectual property to bring more effective helmets to the market.
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Funding from a National Eye Institute award to the UAB School of Optometry will advance eye care research.
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Nearly 50 participants enjoyed dinner at Rojo Birmingham while blindfolded to gain an understanding of the daily challenges presented by vision impairment.
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Combining two high-powered imaging techniques into a single scanner allows UAB to acquire and study PET and MRI data simultaneously, enabling new opportunities for diagnostic imaging of cancer, the brain and heart.
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- division of molecular imaging and therapeutics
- department of biomedical engineering
- school of medicine
- uab medicine
- department of radiology
- division of cardiovascular disease
- vision science research center
- department of mathematics
- division of advanced medical imaging
- oneal comprehensive cancer center
Works of art created by children who are visually impaired are on exhibition at UAB’s Edge of Chaos through Oct. 15, and some works are available for purchase.
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