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Science Interests

Neuroscience, Perception, Ophthalmology

What is your major field of interest? (choose all that apply)

Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Computer Sciences, Social Sciences

About Me:

My primary research interests are (1) to study the physiological mechanisms of visually guided behavior in healthy individuals and (2) to develop novel fMRI techniques to quantify neuronal, vascular, and metabolic contributions to neurodegenerative visual disorders. Specifically, my research is designed to compare measurements of neuronal activity and blood flow throughout the retino-cortical pathway to standard clinical measures of visual function in glaucoma.

Glaucoma is a group of progressive optic neuropathies that share a common feature, a gradual loss of retinal ganglion cells accompanied by a progressive degeneration of the optic nerve. Left untreated, glaucoma results in irreversible vision loss or blindness. fMRI may provide knowledge that is more clinically relevant than what can be learned from animal models. Understanding brain changes in human glaucoma will stimulate new diagnostic techniques and therapies.

I am fortunate to have received awards from the World Glaucoma Association, the Glaucoma Research Foundation, Heidelberg Engineering, the International Perimetric Association, and the National Eye Institute.

What is the name of your organization, school, or company?

City University of New York

What best describes your current position? (choose all that apply)

Professor

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make new connections, learn about science, share my science, learn what others say about science, read and post science blogs, read and post events, view and post pictures & videos

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