Welcome
Welcome to the team to prevent blindness, whose objective is to develop a ground-breaking program of research into major causes of blindness. Established thanks to the shared support of the Faculty of Medicine and Capital Health, our focus is developing a network of scientists committed to generating fresh insights into blinding diseases and training future generations of researchers.
Members of the Team to Prevent Blindness (Left-right): Ted Allison, Ordan Lehmann, Andrew Waskiewicz, Mike Walter, Joe Casey, Yves Sauve.
Our Research
Our focus is primarily on glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in Canada, and benefits from an inter-disciplinary team of investigators with clinical, genetic, molecular and physiological approaches to eye disease. Applying state-of-the-art genetic technologies to identify causes of glaucoma and then using the information to develop innovative therapies, will provide novel opportunities to impact this debilitating disease.
Acknowledgement of Financial Support
We support the goals of Vision 2020
BTGM 2011
The Banff Translational Glaucoma Meeting, September 15 - 17, 2011
This international meeting will bring together clinicians and leading scientists in the field to review advances in glaucoma.
Research Opportunities
Available projects include, but are not limited to:
- Genetic investigations to isolate and characterize novel causes of inherited glaucoma.
- Development of novel therapies.
- Clinical Application - Development of pre-symptomatic molecular diagnostic testing.
News & Events
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
Vision Science Symposium: 9am - 4pm, Katz Auditorium, followed by BBQ Dinner at Alumni House. Trainee presentations and seminar presented by Visiting Speaker, Dr. Nicholas Katsanis. Itinerary and registration details TBA.
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
TPB Joint Lab Meeting presented by the Walter Lab, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Rm 7-62 MSB.
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
TPB Joint Lab Meeting presented by the Sauve Lab. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in room 7-62 MSB.
2012 TPB Joint Lab Meeting Schedule
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