Our Research Teams
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The Center for Nanomedicine
A unique translational nanotechnology enterprise that brings engineers, scientists and clinicians together as one on the translation of novel drug and gene delivery technologies.
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STORM
The Center for Stem Cells and Ocular Regenerative Medicine (STORM) is a pioneering, collaborative research effort across Johns Hopkins to study and cure vision loss and blindness through regenerative medicine.
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Wilmer Core Research Centers
In support of creating a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment, Wilmer has several research resource centers known as the Wilmer Core.
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Cornea, Cataract & External Disease
Aimed at improving the diagnosis, management and treatment of corneal and external disease problems, including cataracts, corneal transplantation, dry eye, contact lenses and excimer laser therapy.
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Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology
Focuses on national and international public health prevention of blinding eye disease. Major studies include: diabetic retinopathy, trachoma, glaucoma, and vision loss and function.
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Glaucoma
The vision for the Glaucoma division is to dramatically improve the outcome for those affected by glaucoma worldwide through groundbreaking diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Aims to advance the prevention and treatment of neuro-ophthalmic disorders through groundbreaking research.
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Ocular Immunology
Focused on the causes and treatments of ocular inflammatory diseases, including uveitis, intraocular inflammation, scleritis and iritis.
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OVAL
The Ocular Vasculogenesis and Angiogenesis Laboratory (OVAL) studies the development of blood vessels in the eye and how they change in diseases of the eye.
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Oculoplastics
Currently engaged in research focused on structures around the eyes and their relation to ocular diseases and orbital trauma, and their treatments.
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Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Stabismus
Focuses on detection, management and treatment of pediatric and adult strabismus and amblyopia, as well as clinical technology development and investigative clinical trials.
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Retina
Includes projects and multiple laboratories engaged in groundbreaking discoveries aimed at transforming the study and treatment of retinal diseases.
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TTEC
Translational Tissue Engineering Center (TTEC) is a joint venture of Wilmer and the Department of Biomedical Engineering to establish a focus in research, education, and industrial development in regenerative medicine.
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Ultra Low Vision
Focused on assessing and enhancing the functional visual abilities of individuals with ultra-low vision.
