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To me, numbers and rankings are not just about where we are today, but also about where we could be tomorrow. L V PRASAD EYE INSTITUTE (LVPEI) is currently ranked among the top ten global eye research institutes, a testament to our excellence and commitment to advancing the field. The SCImago annual rankings and Stanford lists are pivotal in this regard, serving as independent validations by globally recognized organizations. They evaluate us based on established metrics from publicly accessible and accredited databases. The SCImago rankings, in this context, can be seen as the academic equivalent of the Fortune 500 for businesses or the FIFA/ATP rankings in sports. These accolades are not just about celebrating what we've achieved but are also a beacon guiding us towards what we aspire to become. I am incredibly grateful and proud to work alongside an exceptional team of researchers at LVPEI, particularly the remarkable women who consistently strive for excellence. Together, we are not just challenging the status quo but also redefining it, every single day. https://lnkd.in/gkcyBtRB #LVPEI #SCImago #Research #Innovation #Sothatallmaysee #Impact

I am thrilled to announce the publication of my co-first author research paper, titled “Evidence for the involvement of keratinocyte-derived microvesicle particles in the photosensitivity associated with xeroderma pigmentosum type A deficiency” in the journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. Our study delves into the intricacies of XPA deficiency, uncovering crucial insights into the role of keratinocytes-derived microvesicle particles (MVP) in the associated photosensitivity. By investigating the roles of platelet-activating factor (PAF) and acid sphingomyelinase (aSMase) in triggering MVP release, our research sheds light on promising therapeutic targets for XPA-related photosensitivity. The full text is accessible at DOI: https://lnkd.in/dfrcB_f8 This research is supported by National Institute of Health (NIH): R01 ES031087; National Institute of General Medical Sciences: R01GM130583; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to Dr. Jeffrey B. Travers, M.D., Ph.D., FAAD. Gratitude to my co-authors/ lab members Rushabh Lohade Shikshita Singh for their invaluable contributions and special acknowledgment to my Principal Investigator, Dr. Jeffrey B. Travers, M.D., Ph.D., FAAD, for his unwavering support and mentorship. Your guidance has been instrumental throughout my research journey. #researchpublication #dermatology #scientificdiscovery

Last month, I successfully defended my PhD in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Illinois Chicago :) Gratitude to my incredible advisors Yannek Leiderman, Darvin Yi, and Cristian Luciano, Ph.D. for their guidance and support throughout this 5-year journey! If you want to take a look at how AI can revolutionize ophthalmic microsurgery, here are some of my papers (more to come!): https://lnkd.in/eVftJmDz https://lnkd.in/gagaduut https://lnkd.in/g9nKW3jc Additional papers, patents, and conference abstracts can be found on my Scholar profile: https://lnkd.in/e3GBufby #digitalsurgery #biomedicalengineering #ophthalmology #deeplearning #computervision

Cynthia Owsley, PhD, Gerald McGwin, Jr., PhD, and fourth-year resident Poojitha Balakrishnan, MD, PhD, MPH validated timed instrumental activities of daily living (TIADL) tasks as an objective measure for adults with irreversible vision impairment in their recent BMC Ophthalmology article "Timed instrumental activities of daily living tasks in adults with irreversible vision impairment: validation to visual function and self-report." Their study involved 88 patients from UAB’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and found that longer task completion times correlated with decreased visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and visual field. TIADL scores were also significantly associated with self-reported abilities in reading-related tasks, making TIADL a valuable complement to self-reported measures in clinical and research settings. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQZGzd5R

Proud to be part of this team! At Retinai, the Research Team is dedicated to elevating your research & data analysis with the efficiency our AI technology enables. Whether you are focused on clinical trials, drug development or academia, we are here to offer technology solutions that are tailored to your needs.  Check out our most recent Blog Post to see how can we help you elevate your #research and #dataanalysis! Joseph Blair, Adrian Kaufmann, Sandro De Zanet #research #ophthalmology #AI

I’m thrilled to share that our latest study, "Myopia and Systemic Manifestations of Tissue Hyperlaxity: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study," has been published in Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology! In this research, we explored the association between myopia and systemic signs of connective tissue hyperlaxity among adolescents. Our findings, based on a large cohort of over 920,000 adolescents, show that those with myopia had a higher prevalence of conditions like hernias, pes planus, and scoliosis, potentially indicating a link between myopia and systemic tissue laxity. These insights could pave the way for further exploration into the pathophysiology behind myopia formation and progression. You can find more details here: https://lnkd.in/dkRFg46P. A big thanks to my co-authors Idan Hecht and Itay Nitzan for their dedication to this project! #Research #Ophthalmology #Myopia

‘Origami-inspired’ folding electrodes could reduce surgery needed to treat brain conditions. A research team led by the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge have created new ‘origami-inspired’ brain electrodes that can fold up to a fraction of their full size. This advance could significantly reduce the amount of surgery needed to treat conditions such as epilepsy, or to install brain-computer interface. Read: https://lnkd.in/ez-RtnDz #sciencesdelavie #biotechnology #biotechnology #innovation #innovations #research #sciences #medicaments #research #drugresearch #laboratories #labs #chemistry #chemistry #biology #biologie #biopharma #rna #rnatherapeutics #arn #revolution #happy

Let's talk about AI for OCT analysis at The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

Noninvasive eye drop therapy: Is this the future of keratoconus care? Last week, Ehsan Sadri MD FACS of the Visionary Eye Institute in Newport Beach, California, sat down with Professor Emeritus Colin Green (PhD, DSc) from The University of Auckland, to learn more about TheiaNova Limited's novel therapy in development for the treatment of keratoconus and other corneal ectasias. Listen to their conversation on the Ophthalmology Times podcast below and learn more about TheiaNova at www.theianova.com

A #gel for #3Dprinting of artificial #organs was created in #Ufa. Thanks to it, the process of selecting implants can speed up The technology for obtaining the main substance of #bioink was developed by an initiative group of students from Bashkir State Medical University (BSMU). Thanks to their research, the process of selecting implants for patients in need of transplantation may become faster. “We use dispersed collagen, processed in a special way, and it is mixed with water in a certain concentration,” explains medical scientist @Akhunzyanov Azat. The gel contains no toxic chemical additives, and collagen is similar to human #collagen. The development is based on a biological material for #RegenerativeSurgery and therapy, which was discovered by ophthalmologist #ErnstMuldashev. As the scientific director of the initiative group, @Kabirov Ildar, explained, the biogel created by the students is #notdiscovery, but an #innovation in the field of #medicine. The second component of bioink is #livingcells grown separately in cell culture. “In the future, this may lead to the fact that we will #notuseanimals, like rats, for example, now, but create artificial human-like models and train on them,” says @Neryakhin Alexandre, head of the #student_initiative_group. Now it is possible to print #flatorgans and #cartilage. The first sample according to the students' plans will be the cartilage of the nasal septum. "In the coming decades, it is planned to print #tubularorgans, such as the intestines, for example. We assume that the region will develop actively. In particular, this will affect the areas of transplantology, oncology and surgery,” adds @Ekaterina Nadezhdina, a member of the initiative group. #Bashkortostan #Russia #ALLOINK, CELLINK, @Polina Schmelkova https://lnkd.in/eNj38XkH