Research Areas

These are our current areas of research

Neuroinflammation in Glaucoma

A major focus of the lab is to determine the role of neuroinflammation in the pathobiology of glaucoma. In particular we are investigating the role of the complement cascade in this process. More information...

Sustained Delivery of Ocular Drugs

In collaboration with scientists at Yale University we are developing compounds designed to deliver ophthalmic drugs for up to three months. We are particularly interested in drugs that can lower intraocular pressure. More information...

Animal Models of Glaucoma

We are involved in the characterization of genetic defects that occur in cats and dogs that lead to the spontaneous development of glaucoma. These studies are carried out in collaboration with veterinarians at Iowa State University. More information...

Genetics of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

We are conducting a genetic association study in search of genetic factors that modify metabolic and hormonal factors that cause some obese women to develop idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) while other obese women do not. More information...