Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Anneke den Hollander, PhD
Radboud University, Nijmegan Medical Center, The Netherlands
Dr. den Hollander is a senior researcher and associate professor at the Department of Ophthalmology at Radboud University, Nijmegan Medical Center. Her main research focus is based on age-related macular degeneration and resolving the molecular basis of inherited blindness. She is striving to understand the molecular basis of these diseases in order to provide greater insight into the development of the retina, and to incorporate therapeutic plans to treat these disorders.
Dr. Hollander graduated with the highest PhD honor in 2002 from Radboud University, was formerly a research fellow in the Berman-Gund laboratory at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and is the recipient of the Aspasia Award from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. In addition, she has served on the Annual Meeting Program Committee for ARVO and has published several articles in a variety of journals.
Specialties: Macular degeneration and resolving molecular basis of inherited blindness
Lecture Times/Locations:
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8:00-9:00 AM: Didactic Lecture, Karp 11 conference room
"An introduction into ophthalmogenetics"
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9:00-9:30 AM: Roundtable Discussion, Karp 11 conference room
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5:00-6:00 PM: Visiting Professor Lecture, Karp 11 conference room
"Lighting a candle in the dark: Advances in genetics and gene therapy of recessive retinal dystrophies"
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8:00-9:00 AM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room, Mass Eye and Ear, Pediatric Suite
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9:00-9:30 AM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room, Mass Eye and Ear, Pediatric Suite
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5:00-6:00 PM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Susana Marcos, PhD
Institute of Optics, CSIC, Madrid, Spain
Dr. Marcos is a professor and Director of Research at the Institute of Optics in Spain. She has developed research in novel techniques to assess the optics properties of the eye and the human retina. She carried out her predoctoral research at the Institute of Optics in the field of physiological optics, working on an innovative technique to resolve the foveal cones in vivo. Her research has been recognized by several international award committees, including the Optical Society of America, European Optical Society, European Research Council and the International Commission of Optics.
Dr. Marcos received her MS and PhD from the University of Salamanca in Spain. She was also a postdoctoral research fellow for three years at Stephen A. Burns's laboratory at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard University. She serves on several committees, including the Visual Sciences Committee at the Spanish Optical Society, and has published over 85 peer-reviewed articles as well as licensing four out of seven patents.
Specialties: Novel techniques to assess the optic properties of the eye and human retina
Lecture Times/Locations:
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7:30-8:30 AM: Didactic Lecture, Karp 11 conference room
"Quantitative imaging of the anterior segment of the eye: basic and clinical function"
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8:30-9:30 AM: Roundtable discussion, Karp 11 conference room
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5:00-6:00 PM: Visiting Professor Lecture, Karp 11 conference room
"Improving optics to improve vision"
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7:30-9:30 AM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Pediatric Ophthalmology Exam Room 3 and Peabody 2nd floor Conference Room
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5:00-6:00 PM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Birgit Lorenz, MD, PhD
Justus-Liebig University of Giessen, Germany
Dr. Lorenz is the director and chair of Ophthalmology at the Justus-Liebig University of Giessen in Germany and serves as a professor of Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Genetics. Her research focuses on a number of conditions, including retinopathy of prematurity, retinal degeneration, gene therapy for hereditary disorders and pathophysiology of strabismus disorders.
Dr. Lorenz was founding president of the European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society and is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology. She currently serves as a scientific advisory board member of Pro Retina Deutschland and of the Allianz Chronischer Seltener Erkankungen. She is the editor of three books and has published more than 180 peer-reviewed papers.
Specialties: Retinopathy of prematurity, retinal degeneration, gene therapy for hereditary disorders and strabismus
Lecture Times/Locations:
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7:30-8:30 AM: Didactic Lecture, Karp 11 conference room
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8:30-9:30 AM: Case Presentations/Roundtable Discussion, Karp 11 conference room
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5:00-6:00 PM: Visiting Professor Lecture, Karp 11 conference room
Video Links:
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8:00-9:00 AM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room, Mass Eye and Ear, Pediatric Suite
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9:00-9:30 AM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room, Mass Eye and Ear, Pediatric Suite
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5:00-6:00 PM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
David Zee, MD
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Zee is a professor of Neurology with joint appointments in Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He specializes in vertigo and eye movement disorders, particularly nygstamus and strabismus.
His research focuses on combining techniques of bioengineering and experimental physiology to understand the function of the brain and treat neurological patients more effectively. In addition to his clinical achievements, he serves as the director of the Vestibular & Eye Movement Testing Laboratory at John Hopkins. Dr. Zee has served on the National Eye Advisory Committee and received the John Hopkins School of Medicine Professor Award for Distinction in Teaching.
Specialties: Vertigo and eye movement disorders
Lecture Times/Locations:
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7:30-8:30 AM: Didactic Lecture, Karp 11 conference room
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8:30-9:30 AM: Case Presentations/Roundtable Discussion, Karp 11 conference room
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5:00-6:00 PM: Visiting Professor Lecture, Karp 11 conference room
Video Links:
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8:00-9:00 AM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room, Mass Eye and Ear, Pediatric Suite
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9:00-9:30 AM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room, Mass Eye and Ear, Pediatric Suite
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5:00-6:00 PM: Waltham Ophthalmology Conference Room
