WashU Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Trunk or Treat at Children’s Speciality Care Center-South County 🧙‍♂️🧛‍♂️🧟‍♀️
🗓 October 20th 2024
📍 5114 Midamerica Plaza St. Louis, MO 63129
⌚️ 2:00pm-4:30pm
Bring the whole family for a festive fall activity at CSCC Trunk or Treat 2024!
Enjoy treats, games, and photo opportunities as a thank you for welcoming us to your community.

CSCC Trunk or Treat 2024 | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Bring the whole family for a festive fall activity at CSCC Trunk or Treat 2024. You do not need to be a patient to attend.

Vision Science Seminar happening this Thursday with Associate Professor Benjamin Sivyer, PhD!
🗓Oct 03, 2024
⌚10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
📍MCC Building - RM 1404, 4590 Nash Way, St. Louis, MO 63110

Vision Science Seminar | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Vision Science Seminar “Melanopsin in strange places: intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells in primates.” Presented by Benjamin Sivyer, PhD Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmology Oregon Health & Science University   Join Zoom Meeting https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/99898404...

🌍 Exploring Medical History: Spotlight on East Asia🌟
Ever wondered how ancient East Asian cultures shaped modern medicine? 🏥👁️ Dive deep into the fascinating history of ophthalmology and eye surgery in East Asia at our upcoming half-day event! 🎓✨
🗓️ Date: October 8th, 2024
📍 Location: Bernard Becker Medical Library

Exploring Medical History: Spotlight on East Asia | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Exploring Medical History: Spotlight on East Asia is sponsored by the Center for the History of Medicine at Bernard Becker Medical Library.

VisionWalk is a fun, family-friendly event to bring together the Foundation Fighting Blindness community to raise awareness of our mission to find treatments and cures for blinding diseases. Our very own Ashley Ahlbrand, OD will be the medical chair again this year 🌟
🗓 Sep 28, 2024
⌚ 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
📍 Creve Coeur Lake Park - Tremayne Shelter, 13725 Marine Ave, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

St. Louis Vision Walk 2024 | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences St. Louis VisionWalk is a fun, family-friendly event to bring together the Foundation Fighting Blindness community. Join our team!

TOMORROW: Ophthalmology Grand Rounds with Visiting Medical Students Charles DeYoung, Ashley Shirriff, and Samuel Lee!
⌚7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
📍COH 6th Floor Conference Room, 4901 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63110
MORE INFO: https://ophthalmology.wustl.edu/calendar/event/ophthalmology-grand-rounds-09-25-24/

🎉 What a night to remember! On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Washington University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences gathered for an unforgettable evening at our annual Appreciation Party & Awards!
Held at the amazing 9 Mile Garden in Affton, MO, we enjoyed delicious food, family-friendly activities, and shared special moments celebrating the dedication and hard work of our incredible staff. 💙🙌

2024 Appreciation Party & Awards | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Washington University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences came together for a night of celebration, camaraderie, and gratitude at the annual Appreciation Party & Awards.

The event brought together a fantastic group of ophthalmic professionals for a day packed with education, networking, and growth in the field. This year’s conference, approved for 6 JCAHPO continuing education credits, went above and beyond, delivering invaluable knowledge to everyone who attended.

Recap: 19th Annual Ophthalmic Personnel Update | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Join the 19th Annual Ophthalmic Personnel Update for a day of education, networking, and professional growth. Enhance your skills with expert-led sessions and earn continuing education credits.

Wednesday night's open house for the new Multidisciplinary Surgical Simulation Lab! 🎉
Located on the 6th floor of the FLTC building, this cutting-edge facility is shared by the Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology (ENT), and Neuro-surgery departments. Under the expert supervision of Dr. Brian Faddis (ENT), this space features advanced surgical scopes, clean/dirty spaces, and a state-of-the-art AV system for training and innovation.

Open House for New Multidisciplinary Surgical Simulation Lab | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences The highly anticipated open house took place on September 18th, offering an exclusive first look at the future of surgical innovation.

We would like to recognize and express gratitude to our postdoctoral appointees at Washington University 👏🎊
This week is National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). It is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Washington University’s more than 950 postdoctoral appointees!

National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2024 | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences National Postdoc Appreciation Week: We would like to recognize our postdoctoral trainees at WashU Medicine for their talent and hard work.

Selected faculty from WashU Ophthalmology will be featured at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, from October 18-21. 🎉 This prestigious event brings together top experts from around the globe to share insights and advancements in ophthalmology. We're proud to have our faculty contributing their knowledge across various sessions, courses, and symposia, showcasing WashU's dedication to advancing eye care and research. 👁️✨

AAO 2024 WashU Speakers | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Selected faculty of WashU Ophthalmology will be featured at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting.

We are pleased to share that Dr. Brian Clark, PhD has been awarded his first R01 Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 🎉 His groundbreaking research, “Regulation of Retinal Development by RNA Molecules,” will receive funding for the next five years starting September 30th, 2024. Congratulations, Dr. Clark! 👏

Dr. Clark receives grant for Regulation of Retinal Development by RNA Molecules | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Congratulations to Dr. Brian Clark, PhD for receiving a grant for Regulation of Retinal Development by RNA Molecules.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Qian Wang, PhD, as Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine 🎊👏

New Research Faculty Member: Qian Wang, PhD | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Welcome new research faculty member, Qian Wang, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine.

On Friday, September 6th, 2024, the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences hosted its 4th Annual Research Retreat, bringing together researchers, trainees, and faculty for a day of inspiring presentations and artistic innovation 👓🥽👁
View the photo gallery of the event below 📸🖼

Recap of the 4th Annual DOVS Research Retreat | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences On Friday, September 6th, 2024, we hosted the 4th Annual DOVS Research Retreat, bringing together researchers, trainees, and faculty for a day of inspiring presentations and artistic innovation.

We had a great time hosting the 7th Annual David C. Beebe Lectureship on Thursday, September 7th 🎉
This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Vladimir Kefalov, PhD, a leading professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine, delivered a fascinating lecture titled “From a Cone-Specific Visual Cycle to Preventing Retinal Degeneration.”
His insights into the complexities of visual cycles and their impact on retinal health highlighted the critical need for ongoing research in preventing degenerative eye diseases. 👁️✨
View the Photo Gallery Below 📸🖼

David C. Beebe Lectureship 2024 7th Annual David C. Beebe Lectureship in Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences presented by Vladimir Kefalov, PhD.

Congratulations to Joseph Lin on winning the 2024 Ceil M. DeGutis Prize in Chemical Biology or Medicinal Chemistry! 🎉
Nominated by Dr. Rajendra Apte, Joseph’s stellar research accomplishments and unwavering dedication to translational biological research shined. Well deserved! 👏

TOMORROW‼️🎊
4th Annual DOVS Research Retreat
🗓Friday, September 6th, 2024
⏰9:00am-5:00pm
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research, appreciate the artistic beauty of science, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with your colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!

4th Annual DOVS Research Retreat | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Engage with groundbreaking research, appreciate the artistic beauty of science, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with your colleagues.

Dr. Eric Polk had the honor of presenting Dr. James Hoekel with the Dean’s Alumni Award at the UMSL College of Optometry Academe meeting. 🏆
This prestigious award is given to individuals whose life, work, and service embody the core values of the College of Optometry: Growth, Responsibility, Discovery, and Community. Congratulations, Dr. Hoekel! 🎉👓✨

Congrats to Jacob Strelnikov, MS, Alexandra Zdonczyk, MD, Margaret M. Reynolds, MD, Lawrence Tychsen, MD, and Mae Gordon, PhD on their newly published paper in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Their research, titled "Social and Quality of Life Impact of Refractive Surgery in Children with Developmental Disorders and Spectacle Non-Adherence," sheds light on the profound effects of refractive surgery on the lives of children with developmental disorders.
Read their published paper here: https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(24)00362-3/fulltext

📢 Friendly reminder! The Vision Science Journal Club will be meeting this Wednesday, September 4th, at 10 AM in the Maternity 725 conference room.
Evelyn Craigen from the Clark Lab will present the paper "Developmental control of rod number via a light-dependent retrograde pathway from intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells" (D'Souza et al., 2024). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1534580724004581
See you there! 👓📚
MORE INFO:https://sites.wustl.edu/visionscience/activities/vsjc/

EVENT: 7th Annual David C. Beebe Lectureship
🗓 Sep 05, 2024
⌚ 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
📍 Special Seminar | Vision Science Seminar | Visiting Professor
North Medical Building-Moore Auditorium, 4580 Scott Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63110

7th Annual David C. Beebe Lectureship | Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Vision Science Seminar 7th Annual David C. Beebe Lectureship in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences “From a cone-specific visual cycle to preventing retinal degeneration”   Vladimir Kefalov, PhD Professor, Ophthalmology School of Medicine University of California, Irvine

🌟 Vote Now: Science in Focus Competition! 🌟
We need your help choosing our Science in Focus: Art Beyond the Microscope competition winner! 🗳️
1️⃣ Check out the stunning finalists.
2️⃣ Click the image below to cast your vote
Voting is open until Tuesday, September 3. The winner will be announced at the DOVS Research Retreat on September 6.
Every vote counts—be part of this exciting celebration of science and art! 🎨🔬

Science in Focus: Finalist Selection Finalists selected by this round of voting will be displayed at the 2024 DOVS Research Retreat (Friday, Sept 6). Online finalist voting closes Tuesday, September 3 at 11:59 pm. In-person voting during the retreat poster session (9a-12p) of the retreat will be available to select this year's popular....

Vision Checklist!
Ensure your child's eyes are classroom ready!

🌟 Vote Now: Science in Focus Competition! 🌟
We need your help choosing our Science in Focus: Art Beyond the Microscope competition winner! 🗳️
1️⃣ Check out the stunning finalists.
2️⃣ Click the link below to cast your vote!
Voting is open until Tuesday, September 3rd. The winner will be announced at the DOVS Research Retreat on September 6!
Every vote counts—be part of this exciting celebration of science and art! 🎨🔬🌟

Science in Focus: Finalist Selection Finalists selected by this round of voting will be displayed at the 2024 DOVS Research Retreat (Friday, Sept 6). Online finalist voting closes Tuesday, September 3 at 11:59 pm. In-person voting during the retreat poster session (9a-12p) of the retreat will be available to select this year's popular....