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An integrated bioinformatic toolbox for the analysis of rare disease genetic data

October 31, 2024 — 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET

Bethesda, MD

Carlo Rivolta, Ph.D.
Professor of Ophthalmic Genetics, Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB)
University of Basel, Switzerland

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OHDSI Research Opportunities: Harnessing Healthcare Databases for Improved Outcomes

October 30, 2024 — 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET

Please join the NEI Office of Data Science and Health Informatics for a session highlighting research opportunities through the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) program. OHDSI is a global collaborative network of researchers, healthcare professionals, data scientists, and informaticians dedicated to improving health outcomes through the analysis of large-scale, standardized healthcare databases. By generating real-world evidence, OHDSI helps uncover insights into disease patterns, treatment effectiveness, and safety profiles.

In this session, Dr. Michelle Hribar and Dr. Cindy Cai will present their research conducted using the OHDSI network and lead a discussion on future research opportunities it offers for the vision health community. A representative from OHDSI, Dr. Patrick Ryan, will present on the network's potential for expanding research collaborations. Additionally, NEI staff will be available to discuss the requirements for the NEI Expand OHDSI Initiative for Eye Care and Ocular Imaging Challenge.

This is a unique opportunity to learn how OHDSI can empower your research, enhance collaboration, and advance eye care. Don’t miss this chance to engage with OHDSI experts and NEI representatives to explore cutting-edge possibilities in data-driven ophthalmology research! 

Precision genome surgery for imprecision medicine

October 7, 2024 — 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET

Bethesda, MD

Stephen H Tsang, M.D., Ph.D.
Laszlo Z. Bito Professor of Ophthalmology
Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology
Columbia University

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Enrichment and application of early M/L cones from human pluripotent stem cells

September 30, 2024 — 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET

Bethesda, MD

David Gamm, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Madison

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2024 Joram Piatigorsky Basic Science Lecture & Award

September 11, 2024 — 12:30 pm to 2:45 pm ET

Bethesda, MD

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) and the National Eye Institute (NEI) are pleased to announce that Rachel O. Wong, Ph.D., from University of Washington will deliver the second Joram Piatigorsky Basic Science Lecture and Award.

Last updated: February 21, 2023