Gained in Translation

The 15th Annual Gained in Translation Symposium will be held on November 2, 2024, at UW Medicine South Lake Union in Seattle. This symposium brings together clinicians and vision scientists from the University of Washington, the University of British Columbia, and Oregon Health Sciences University. 

Presentations focus on bridging the gap between disease treatment and the latest translational and basic research advances. Areas of synergy are identified for future collaboration between these institutions. Clinical and research faculty, community colleagues, residents, fellows, and students are welcome to attend.

Sue Brockerhoff, PhD, UW Professor of Biochemistry and Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology, will be honored with the Helen Keller Award at the event. The award is given annually by the Northwest Lions Clubs to honor an individual at the host institution who has made significant contributions to vision science or ophthalmology care. The overall goal of Dr. Brockerhoff's research is to understand the biology of the cone photoreceptor and apply this information to dissecting the molecular basis of human retinal disease.

Speakers on translational research from the UW Department of Ophthalmology will include Ricky Wang, PhD, George and Martina Kren Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology Research; Professor of Bioengineering and Ophthalmology; Chris Fortenbach, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, and Ram Sabesan, Kren Professor of Ophthalmology.

The keynote speaker will be Marco A. Zarbin, MD, PhD, Chair of the Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School for over 25 years. Dr. Zarbin specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and research.

HOST: University of Washington, Department of Ophthalmology

DATE: Saturday, November 2, 2024

TIME: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

WHERE: University of Washington, South Lake Union Campus

              850 Republican St

              Seattle, WA 98109

To register, click here