Research Themes | Vision Research

Neurons

Theme 1: Molecular, Cellular and Eye

Discoveries in the molecular, proteomic and cellular make-up of eye tissues.

TDI

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.

an eye

Theme 3: Eye Tissue Substitutes

Advancements in tissue substitutes to restore vision.

OCT images

Theme 4: Ophthalmic Imaging for Eye and Brain Disease

Development of cutting-edge imaging devices to diagnose eye diseases and identify ocular biomarkers to diagnose brain diseases.

Image provided by the “Imagining Multisensory Art: Literacy and Inclusion” project. Featuring blind writer and disability studies scholar Dr. Georgina Kleege (left) and non-visual social practice artist Carmen Papalia (right). Photo taken by Anita Bonnarens Photography.

Theme 5: Accessibility of Vision Care and the Multisensory Experience in Society

Exploration of the cultural significance of vision and vision-loss among Indigenous communities, and the current challenges in eye health faced by remote and marginalized communities.

Vision: Molecules, Behaviour, Society Research Excellence Cluster

Eye Care Centre (VGH) 2550 Willow Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V5Z 3N9
Website vision.ubc.ca

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.