Theme 1: Molecular, Cellular and Eye
Discoveries in the molecular, proteomic and cellular make-up of eye tissues.
Theme 2: Brain Imaging and Artificial Intelligence
Development of neuroimaging, computational algorithms/artificial intelligence (AI) to identify biomarkers that can distinguish between healthy and disrupted eye and brain function.
Theme 3: Neurodegenerative Events in the Eye and Brain
Development of cutting-edge imaging devices to diagnose eye diseases and identify ocular biomarkers to diagnose brain diseases.
Theme 4: Vision Restorative Therapies and Community-Grounded Care
This theme develops bioengineered corneal substitutes and stem cell-based grafts to restore sight where donor tissue is limited, while partnering with Indigenous Elders and community clinics to improve accessibility of vision care for remote, marginalized, and underserved populations.