Join Us in Durham or Online
After a successful virtual symposium in 2020, Duke VisionFest returns September 23, 2022 for an exciting hybrid event showcasing Duke's vibrant vision research spanning basic to clinical programs.
Free & open to everyone interested in joining!
The event will be held in person at Duke's Trent Semans Center and streamed via Zoom, and include several scientific talks and networking opportunities, featuring keynote speaker Constance Cepko, PhD, from Harvard Medical School.
Registrations details and program agenda will be available by Sept. 1st.
The event will be held in person at Duke's Trent Semans Center and streamed via Zoom.
Abstract submissions are now closed.
Registration is now closed.
| 8:30 am | Breakfast | ||
| 9:00 am | Opening Remarks | Miranda Scalabrino, PhD (organizer) | |
| 9:05 am | Research Talks |
Nerve Associated Macrophage Populations Maintain Corneal Nerve Health and Homeostasis |
Sejiro Littleton PhD student, Saban Lab, Immunology |
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Robotic OCT for Unstabilized Ophthalmic Imaging |
Mark Draelos, MD, PhD Postdoc, Izatt Lab, Biomedical Engineering | ||
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The role of inflammatory, immune-mediated complications in inherited retinal degenerations: beyond cystoid macular edema |
Alex Iannaccone, MD, MS, FARVO Faculty, Ophthalmology | ||
| 9:50 am | Panel Discussion | Moderator: Romain Cartoni, PhD | |
| 10:00 am | Research Talks |
scRNA seq reveals a microglial population selectively associated with nerve fiber layer astrocytes in developing retina |
Sage Martineau Staff, Kay Lab, Neurobiology |
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Astrocytic LRRK2 Controls Cortical Astrocyte Morphology and Synaptic Connectivity through Regulation of Ezrin Phosphorylation |
Shiyi Wang, PhD Postdoc, Eroglu Lab, Cell Biology | ||
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The role of nitric oxide in outflow homeostasis |
Ruth Kelly, PhD Postdoc, Stamer Lab, Ophthalmology | ||
| 10:45 am | Panel Discussion | Moderator: Paloma Liton, PhD | |
| 10:55 am | Break | ||
| 11:05 am | Lightning Talks |
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration: From Biomarkers to Therapeutic Approaches |
Catherine Yao Staff, Lad Lab, Ophthalmology |
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Risk Factors Associated with Progression of Diabetic Ocular Complications in Pregnant Patients |
Jay Rathinavelu MD Candidate, Student of Majda Hadziahmetovic, MD, Ophthalmology | ||
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Studying astrocyte-guided retinal angiogenesis using an explant assay |
Juan Valdez-Lopez, PhD Postdoc, Kay Lab, Neurobiology | ||
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Brain Connectivity and Cognitive Brain Reserve in Life Long Musicians |
Andrew Michael, PhD Research Scientist, Duke Institute for Brain Sciences | ||
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Changes in the Bipolar Cell Transcriptome during Photoreceptor Degeneration |
Mishek Thapa Staff, Field Lab, Neurobiology | ||
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Rejection of inappropriate synaptic partners mediated by transcellular FLRT2-UNC5 signaling |
Arsha Sharma Undergrad, Kay Lab, Neurobiology | ||
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Bidirectional modulation of ionotropic AMPA and GABAA receptor-mediated synaptic function in the retina using DART.2 |
Haidun Yan, MD Staff, Field & Tadross Labs Neurobiology | ||
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A synaptic mechanism underlying rapid adaptation in V1 |
Jennifer Li, PhD student, Glickfeld Lab, Neurobiology | ||
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Excitatory inputs to somatostatin interneurons modulate context-dependence of the visual cortex |
Celine Cammarata, PhD Postdoc, Glickfeld Lab, Neurobiology | ||
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A spatially invariant representation of motion arises via feedforward projections in the mouse visual cortex |
Sara Gannon PhD student, Glickfeld Lab, Neurobiology | ||
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Nucleus Accumbens Microglia May Sense Dopamine Through Endogenously Expressed D1 Receptors |
Roshen Amin Undergrad, Bilbo Lab, Psychology & Neuroscience | ||
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The Role of Pantothenate in Various Stages of Cell Division. |
Talya Jeter Undergrad | ||
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Artificial intelligence- based prediction of dry AMD progression |
Ella Arnon Katz Research Fellow, Lad Lab, Ophthalmology | ||
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | ||
| 12:50 PM | Demo Talk | Advanced Cell Diagnostics | |
| 1:00 PM | Research Talks |
Continuous hypoxia rescues retinal ganglion cell death in a mouse model of mitochondrial optic neuropathy |
Sidney Gospe, MD Faculty, Ophthalmology |
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Discovering the structure and function of the retinotectal circuit in rats and primates |
Martin Bohlen, PhD Postdoc, Sommer Lab, Biomedical Engineering | ||
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Visual areas differ in calcium-binding protein expression |
Juliane Kruger, PhD Postdoc, Disney Lab, Neurobiology | ||
| 1:45 PM | Panel Discussion | Moderator: Marc Sommer, PhD | |
| 1:55 PM | Coffee Break | ||
| 2:05 PM | Research Talks |
Influence of visual background on discrimination of signal-relevant colors in zebra finches |
Stephen Nowicki, PhD Faculty, Biology |
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Sight as a Sea Urchin: No Eyes, No Problem |
Julia Notar, PhD Staff, Johnsen Lab, Biology | ||
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Homeostatic release of microvesicles from inner segments of healthy photoreceptors is a conserved phenomenon in mammalian species |
Tylor Lewis, PhD Postdoc, Arshavsky Lab, Ophthalmology | ||
| 2:50 PM | Panel Discussion | Moderator: Lindsey Glickfeld, PhD | |
| 3:00 PM | Snack Break | ||
| Keynote |
Gene Therapy Approaches to Preserve Vision |
Connie Cepko, PhD Departments of Genetics, Neuroscience, Harvard University | |
| 4:10 PM | Q&A | ||
| 4:20 PM | Closing & Prize Announcement |
Marija Rudzite & Lindsey Chew (co-organizers) |
Organizers & Sponsors
Duke VisionFest 2022 is organized by Miranda Scalabrino, PhD; Marija Rudzite; Lindsey Chew; and Cameron Prigge, PhD; and is graciously sponsored by Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, Duke Neurobiology, Duke Ophthalmology, Nikon, Proteintech, Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc., and Atsena Therapeutics.