The retina is a sheet of light-sensing cells that convert complex external visual stimuli to electrical and chemical signals. The signals generated by the retina are then transmitted to the brain to form visual images. Collectively, retinal degenerative diseases are the most common cause of irreversible visual loss in the developed world.
The overall goal of our research program is to discover novel genes and gain insights into molecular mechanisms of retinal degeneration including macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and a host of other diseases.
