the francis i. proctor foundation for research in opthamology
the francis i. proctor foundation for research in opthamology

DR. MARGOLIS'S RESERACH

DR. ACHARYA’S RESEARCH

DR. CHAN’S RESEARCH

DR. WONG’S RESEARCH

DR. FLEISZIG’S RESEARCH

DR.  CHEN’S RESEARCH

DR. HWANG'S RESEARCH

DR. MCNAMARA’S RESEARCH

DR. WHITCHER’S RESEARCH

DR. LIETMAN’S RESEARCH

DR. KEENAN’S RESEARCH

DR. PORCO’S RESEARCH

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the francis i. proctor foundation for research in ophthalmology

Research

The research interests of the Foundation focus on the prevention, pathogenesis and treatment of infectious and inflammatory eye disease.

Specific research areas:

  • Establishment of Latent Infection with Herpes Simplex Virus  

  • Molecular Diagnostics

  • Telemedicine

  • Epidemiologic Studies on Uveitis

  • The Role of Extracellular Enzymes in Regulating Corneal Repair

  • Clinical Trials

  • Characterization of vascular and lymphatic development in the ocular surface
  • Molecular Mechanisms of Squamous Metaplasia in Keratinizing Ocular Surface Disease
  • Sjögren’s Syndrome and Dry Eye International Collaborative Clinical Alliance (SICCA)
  • Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases
  • Trachoma Community Treatment Strategies
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