The primary objective of Core Grants for Vision Research is to provide groups of investigators who have achieved independent National Eye Institute (NEI) funding with additional, shared support to enhance their own and their institution's capability for conducting vision research. Secondary objectives of this program include facilitating collaborative studies and attracting other scientists to research on the visual system.
The Vision Core Lab is providing shared instrumentation, expertise, and services to NEI funded vision scientists at UW.
The Vision Core Grant is comprised of three modules, each of which offers shared instrumentation, and module scientists to help investigators. The Cellular Module includes a JEOL 1230 TEM, Olympus FV1000 Confocal microscope, a Nikon Widefield microscope, and coming soon, a serial block face scanning electron microscope (Gatan 3View and Sigma VP SEM). The Systems Module includes a shared electrophysiology rig, ERG instrumentation, a Micron II fundus Imaging system for mice, and a RetCamII imaging system for animal research. The Molecular Module includes a custom antibody making service, help with immunohistochemistry, intraocular injection equipment, and access to several specialty centrifuges.
Vision Science Research Faculty & Associates
Susan E Brockerhoff, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Biochemistry)
Ethan Buhr, PhD
Research Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology)
John I. Clark, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Biological Structure)
Jennifer Chao, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology)
Ione Fine, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Psychology)
Anita Hendrickson, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Jim Hurley, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Biochemistry)
Dirk Keene, MD, PhD
Adjunct Professor, (Pathology)
Murray Johnstone, MD
Clinical Professor (Ophthalmology)
John P. Kelly, PhD
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Aaron Lee, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology)
Cecilia Lee, MD, MS
Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology)
Michael Manookin, PhD
Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology)
Ann Milam, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Mike Mustari, PhD
Research Affiliate, Center on Human Development and Disability
Jay F. Neitz, PhD
Bishop Professor, Ophthalmology
Maureen E. Neitz, PhD
Ray Hill Professor, Ophthalmology
Roberta Pagon, MD
Adjunct Professor (Clinical Genetics, Pediatrics)
Kathryn Pepple, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology)
Thomas A. Reh, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Biological Structure)
Frederick M. Rieke, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Physiology and Biophysics)
John C. Saari, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Ramkumar Sabesan, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Tueng T. Shen, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Russell Van Gelder, MD, PhD
Boyd K. Bucey Professor and Chair
Ruikang “Ricky” Wang, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Bioengineering)
Rachel Wong, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Biological Structure)
Jing Zhang, PhD
Adjunct Professor (Neuropathology)
