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Eyecatching News ArchiveDistinguished Lecture in Vision Series
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1998
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.
Fall Faculty ConvocationDr. 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.
Ninth Distinguished Lecture in Vision
Lecture title: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Degenerative Diseases Lecture Held: March 8, 2008 Eighth Distinguished Lecture in Vision
Determination of Retinal Cell Fates Lecture Held: October 19, 2007 Seventh Distinguished Lecture in Vision
Sixth Distinguished Lecture in Vision
David H. Hubel, M.D., Ph.D.
Fifth Distinguished Lecture in Vision"Night Blindness and the State of Rod Photo Receptors in Retinitis Pigmentosa" Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D.Director of the National Eye Institute 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Weiskotten Hall, Room 2231 Fourth Distinguished Lecture in Vision"From Mouse to Man: Characterization and Regulation of Genes Causing Retinal Degeneration"Debora B. Farber, Ph.D., D.Phhc.Professor of Ophthalmology 4:00 &ntilte; 5:00 p.m. Medical Alumni Auditorium, Weiskotten Hall More information on Dr. Farber Third Distinguished Lecture in Vision"Molecular Biology of Visual Pigments" Jeremy H. Nathans, M.D., Ph.D.Professor of Molecular Biology & Genetics 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Weiskotten Hall, Room 2231 Second Distinguished Lecture in Vision"Searching for Visual System Mutations in Zebrafish" John E. Dowling, Ph.D.Harvard College Professor and 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Alumni Auditorium, Weiskotten Hall First Distinguished Lecture in Vision1981 Nobel Laureate, Torsten N. Wiesel, MD, FRS visited Syracuse on March 4, 1999. Dr. Wiesel is President Emeritus and Director of the Shelby White and Leon Levy Center for Mind, Brain and Behavior at Rockefeller University. He is also an Advisory Board Member for the University Center for Vision Research.
After his lecture, which was standing room only in the Alumni Auditorium of Weiskotten Hall, Dr. Wiesel was guest of honor at an exclusive lunch. Exceptional neuroscience graduate students, and program candidates lucky enough to be touring the S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical University's campus that day, were invited to attend. The group enjoyed this unique opportunity to talk openly with a renowned researcher. One student said of Dr. Wiesel, "Not only is he a great scientist, he's such a nice person." Dr. Wiesel rounded out his visit with an informal meeting with the vision scientists of University Center for Vision Research. Dr. Robert Barlow and Erin & John ScalaInterviewed on WIXT, March 31, 1999
Resident Wins Nesmith AwardDr. Derek Lauritzen's paper entitled, "Macular Hole Surgery," was been chosen for presentation at the first biennial Leslie W. Nesmith Awards Competition. As an award-winner, Dr. Lauritzen traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to present his paper at the seventh biennial Schepens International Society Meeting in June. Dr. Lauritzen is an ophthalmology resident at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. In the past, he has presented research at both the American Academy of Pediatrics annual meeting and the Orthopaedic Research Society meeting. After graduating from Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Lauritzen completed a surgical internship at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. The Leslie W. Nesmith Awards are in memory of the late Dr. Nesmith of Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Nesmith was a founding member of the Schepens International Society, and an avid supporter of the society's mission to support and further the training of young ophthalmologists interested in vitreoretinal disease and surgery. The objective of this year's Schepens International Society Meeting is to present new developments in the understanding and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. Dr. Lauritzen presented his award-winning paper on Friday, June 11th, at 11am. Visiting Professor in Neuro-ophthalmologyOn Monday, May 3, Barrett Katz MD, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester will visit Syracuse. Beginning at 5:30pm, Dr. Katz will present neuro-ophthalmic cases. The talk will take place in McGraw Library at the University Center for Vision Care (550 Harrison Center, Suite 340), and will be followed by a presentation on "Medical-Legal Misadventures in the Optic Chiasm." This event is open to the Upstate Medical University Community as well as the public. Seating is limited, however, so please arrive early. "Living Fossils"Dr. Robert Barlow's Vision Research Featured on Discovery Channel Program
The Discovery Channel program, "Living Fossils", broadcast October 14, 1998, featured the research of Dr. Robert Barlow, of the University Center for Vision Research. Dr. Barlow's research centers on horseshoe crabs and how they "see."
Welcome to Our New Vision Researcher!Eduardo Solessio, Ph.D., is the first recipient of the Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) Career Development Award. Dr. Solessio holds a joint appointment with the S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical University. His primary affiliation is as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology; his secondary affiliation is as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology. He officially starts April 1, 1999.Dr. Solessio is a young, gifted scientist who has made significant contributions to vision research. For example, he discovered that all vertebrate photoreceptors do not use the same molecular mechanisms to transduce light into neural activity. His surprising discovery, reported in Nature, established new tenets about fundamental mechanisms of phototransduction. In addition, Dr. Solessio has investigated the major metabolic support cells of the inner retina, Muller cells, and was involved in the recent discovery of a new retinal protein. This new retinal protein, synoretin, is related to molecules involved in human neurogenerative diseases. It is evident that Dr. Solessio's research in vision has both breadth and depth and that he shows great promise for a highly productive career as an independent investigator. Dr. Solessio will strengthen our eye research program by bringing a high level of expertise in analyzing the function of single retinal neurons. His goal over the four-year period of the RPB Career Development Award is to combine molecular and cell biology with electrophysiology and imaging techniques to understand the molecular mechanisms leading to diseased states of the retina. Dr. Solessio's proposed areas of research have high clinical relevance because they directly attack the molecular causes of retinal degeneration. They hold the promise for gaining important insights into why multitudes of rod-specific mutations have the common outcome of rod degeneration, and why rods that degenerate cause cones to degenerate. These are critical questions and Dr. Solessio has the talent and expertise to answer them. Lions International Director Visits SyracuseNovember 14, 1998As part of their Fall Conference, the Lions of District 20-Y1 (Central New York region) brought Lions International Director Ronald Duffe on a tour of University Vision Care and Research Centers. Duffe, who traveled to Central New York from Wisconsin, toured the facility and offered his opinions and suggestions concerning the Lions support of the center and its Vision 2000 project.
The Lions of District 20-Y1 began supporting the Vision 2000 project in September 1997. Since that time, they have pledged $250,000 to the $1.2 million campaign. Due to the Lions' generosity, the fund raising campaign has achieved 75% of its $1.2 million goal. Vision 2000 is a comprehensive campaign designed to increase the awareness, recognition, and funding for the advancement of ophthalmology services and research at the Upstate Medical University. For more information about Vision 2000, please call the Upstate Medical University Foundation at (315) 464-4416. 49th Annual Post-Graduate Review Course Hailed as Success!The 49th Annual Post-Graduate Review Course was an outstanding success. This year's two day course took place at the beautiful and historic Hotel Syracuse on December 4th and 5th. Attendance for the event grew to 192, with speakers traveling from as far away as Wisconsin, Nebraska and Texas. Join us next year when the tradition continues; the 50th Annual Post-Graduate Review Course is scheduled for December 3rd and 4th of 1999.American Heart Association Achievement AwardAwarded to husband of Vision ResearcherDr. David Streeten, husband of University Vision Research Center faculty, Dr. Barbara Streeten, received a lifetime achievement award from the American Heart Association's Council for High Blood Pressure. Dr. Streeten, a professor emeritus at SUNY HSC, has studied high blood pressure for 50 years. The award acknowledges his early research into of the endocrine aspects of hypertension and also for his efforts in "training a generation of physicians in the rigors and discipline of clinical research." Dr. Streeten received a plaque and $5,000. (10 Nov 1998) Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) VP Visit Ms. Diane S. Swift, Executive Vice President of Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) visited University Vision Care and Research Centers on Tuesday, October 6, 1998. According to John A. Hoepner, M.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical University, Ms. Swift's visit was "very productive."
She toured clinical (Center for Vision Care) and research (Center for Vision Research) facilities, and met many of the key vision researchers on staff. During her time on site, Ms. Swift was also introduced to the endowment services offered by the Upstate Medical University Foundation at Syracuse, Inc., including its Vision 2000 campaign. Prior to her visit, Ms. Swift logged on to the centers' web site. We appreciate her compliments regarding the site, and hope she will become a regular visitor. Diane S. Swift was named Executive Vice President of Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), the world's leading voluntary agency in support of eye research, June 1997. Ms. Swift joined RPB as controller in 1988, was promoted to Director of Finance/Adminstration in 1990, Director of Operations in 1992 and Executive Director in 1994. Previously she served the Fulbright Commission as head accountant in Madrid, Spain, and the Marine Midland Bank in New York as an international banking officer in the Latin America Division. RPB Challenge Grant AwardJohn A. Hoepner, M.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the SUNY Upstate Medical University has received a four-year grant of $200,000 from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) to spur the development of advanced research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of blinding diseases. Recipient of the President's Award for Excellence and Leadership in Research (2002)"Light the Night Walk"
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Robert B. Barlow, Ph.D., of University Center for Vision Research hosted Dr. Wiesel's lecture entitled, "Brain Mechanisms of Vision." Dr. Barlow described Dr. Wiesel as a "hero" and "a most outstanding role model for young scientists."
After hearing presentations from Lions members and Upstate Medical University representatives, Duffe conveyed his support of the local Lions' project. "I think that the district has done an excellent job in supporting this project, and I am very impressed with what I have seen here today in Syracuse," said Duffe.
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