Vision Research Training at the University of Michigan

Lev Prasov, MD, PhD

The Prasov lab seeks to identify novel genes and pathways in inherited ocular conditions with the hope of developing or improving therapies for these conditions
Yannis M. Paulus, MD

Dr. Paulus focuses on the development of novel retinal imaging systems and therapeutic techniques and technologies, including photoacoustic imaging, molecular imaging, restorative retinal laser
Sara Aton, PhD

The Aton lab studies how neuronal and network activity in sleeping and awake brain states contributes to plasticity following novel sensory experiences.
David Zacks, MD, PhD

The laboratory of Dr. David Zacks is focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying retinal cell death and degeneration during retinal disease.
David Antonetti, PhD

The long-term goal of Dr. Antonetti is to contribute to the development of novel treatments to prevent or reverse the debilitating loss of vision from diabetes.
Debra Thompson, PhD

Dr. Thompson studies inherited retinal degeneration, age-related macular degeneration and therapeutic intervention in retinal diseases

Vision Research Training at the University of Michigan

Vision Research Training at the University of Michigan focuses on excellence in education and training. We are a collegial, diverse, and interactive group that works across the breadth of the vision science field.

Featured Researcher

A defining characteristic of retinal degenerative diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, is damage to photoreceptor (PR) cells in the retina. A team led by Cagri G. Besirli, M.D., Ph.D., believes that boosting the metabolism of PR cells may improve their survival.

Saving Sight by Reprogramming the Metabolism