McKnight Vision Research Seminar- Presenter: Dr. Daniel Saban
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 12pm to 1pm
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900 NW 17th Street Miami FL 33136
“Immune Cells: The Unseen Guardians of Ocular Health and Disease Resilience”
“Disease” can be defined as a condition that impairs the normal functioning of a living organism. This definition underscores the necessity of comprehending normal physiological states to understand how disruptions can lead to ocular diseases and to devise interventions for restoring ocular health. My laboratory is dedicated to exploring the often-overlooked fact that immune cells play pivotal roles in tissue physiology, including by providing trophic support, facilitating extracellular matrix turnover, managing waste removal, and other such processes. Our research is uncovering significant contributions of immune cells in the proper functioning of the retina, conventional outflow tract, and cornea—illuminating the delicate balance between health and disease. Harnessing these insights, we are now designing innovative therapeutic strategies that augment disease resiliency, particularly in treating retinal degenerative conditions. Our pioneering approach marks a significant advancement in ophthalmology research and holds promise for the development of analogous treatment strategies to tackle dry eye disease and glaucoma.
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