"This funding so important because it allows us to support new collaborations, new ideas, things that aren't available for funding through traditional mechanisms, but that could translate to novel and transformative treatments in our journey to prevent blindness,"
"This is incredibly critical as Research to Prevent Blindness Foundation is the largest nonfederal funding source of eye research,"
"This award allows us to support new innovative projects that can change the vision research."
Department of Ophthalmology received an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness increased to $150,000 in the second year of a five-year cycle, up from $115,000. The increase responds to potential reductions in federal funding and recognizes the importance of discretionary support. The grant is usable at the chair's discretion to support priority initiatives and collaborations. The award is granted to a limited number of departments following review of research activities, laboratory environment, and investigators' work. Funds have supported new retinal imaging equipment, development of a device to measure glaucoma pressure in real time, and improvements to surgical capabilities.
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