Award
National Eye Institute 5R01EY035319-03
Photoreceptor induction in wounded corneas
Recipient
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Award Amount
$441,250.00
Ceiling
$441,250.00
Awarded
June 02, 2026
Identifier
5R01EY035319-03
Research project funded by the National Eye Institute to study photoreceptors' role in corneal wound healing using animal models and human studies.
Description
This project aims to characterize the role of light and opsin photoreceptors in corneal wound healing, with potential translational applications to human health. The work involves in vivo and ex vivo experiments, utilizing mouse models and extending findings to primates and humans.