Department of Ophthalmology
Our Labs
Within the Department of Ophthalmology, there are more than 22,000 square feet of dedicated lab space
located primarily at UW South Lake Union Research Campus.
Buhr LabTiming of physiological events within the retina itself.
Cabrera LabInvestigating retinal imaging to prevent blindnes in premature infants.
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Chao LabInvestigating stem cell application in vision restoration.
Eye Path LabResearch, Educational Programs, and Clinical Pathology
Johnstone LabGlaucoma pressure control solutions through tissue morphology and biomechanics studies.
Lee LabDeveloping Artificial Intelligent algorithms and mining Big Data for ophthalmology.
Manookin LabStructure and function of neural circuits within the retina and developing techniques for treating blindness.
Mustafi LabGenetic basis of inherited retinal degenerations and personalized approaches for therapeutic intervention
The Neitz LabsGenetic tests and treatments for vision disorders, and study of the retinal circuitry for vision.
Pepple LabInvestigating the role of the immune system in ocular inflammation and anti-inflammatory treatments for uveitis.
Sabesan LabInvestigating photoreceptors and their ensuing neural circuits.
Shen LabDeveloping innovative solutions to treat global blindness.
Van Gelder LabDeveloping photochemical methods to treat blindness.
Vision Core LabInstrumentation, expertise, and services for NEI funded vision scientists at UW.