Dr. Molday
Robert S. Molday, Ph.D.
The University of British Columbia
Canada Research Chair in Vision and Macular Degeneration
Fellow, Royal Society of Canada
Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Director, Centre for Macular Research

Pathogenic Mechanisms and Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Degenerative Diseases

Date: March 8, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Place: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Room: 2231 Weiskotten Hall

Fall Faculty Convocation

Dr. Robert Barlow and Dr. Michael Zuber from the Department of Ophthalmology received awards during the Fall Faculty Convocation on September 19, 2007. Dr. Barlow received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Schoarlship and Creative Activities. Dr. Zuber received the President's Award for Excellence and Leadership in Basic Research by a Young Investigator. Both awards were presented to the recipients by President David Smith. The Department extends its congratulations to both award winners.

Dr. Smith and Dr. Barlow Dr. Smith and Dr. Zuber
Left: Dr. David Smith with Dr. Robert Barlow Right: Dr. David Smith with Dr. Michael Zuber

Congratulations!

The Department of Ophthalmology wants to congratulate Lion Max Pepper for his Award for Service to Medical Care from the Onondaga County Medical Society. On hand to watch Max receive his award was Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. John Hoepner, who nominated Max for the award.

Welcome!

Our new residents are on board as of July 1, 2008.
Bryant Carruth, MD
Tony Choi, MD

Matched Residents for 2009

Jacqueline Busingye
Adam Miller
Tatyana Metelitsina, MD

Congratulations 2007 Graduate!

Alexander Izad, MD, the Department of Ophthalmology congratulates you on your graduation. Dr. Izad received his certificate at the departmental dinner on June 14, 2007. He completed his residency on June 30, 2007. He will continue his education by doing a retinal fellowship.

Drs. Izad and Hoepner
Dr. John Hoepner, Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Ophthalmology, Dr. Izad, and
Dr. Leon-Paul Noel, Professor and Residency Program Director

New Addition to CVC: Phaco Lab Established

Thanks to the help and support of Alcon, our program was able to locate and acquire equipment to outfit a permanent wet lab in the Center for Vision Care in 2003.

The surgical lab is an excellent way to introduce the resident to the "feel" of microscopy including the magnified world of the microscope and surgical maneuvers entirely dependent on the hand-held instrument. It is also an experience that provides the opportunity to practice at a pace of his or her own choosing. Every nuance can be discussed with the instructor who can also sit in for demonstration purposes. Wet labs are often preceded by a presentation on a specific type of surgery in order to give the residents an overview before approaching the practice eye. Residents are shown below in a wet lab sponsored by Alcon.

2006 News: Thanks to Alcon, the wet lab was updated with a new Legacy EVEREST phacoemulsification system in January.

Wetlab2 Wetlab1

Lions Club

Research Photos

CVR Research with the Xenopus Retina

Research Abstract

Circadian Rhythms of Rod-Cone Dominance in the Japanese Quail Retina

Monthly Teaching & Conference Schedule

Monthly Teaching & Conference Schedule

Past News

Past "Eyecatching" News Archives

April 28, 2008