UMICH Ophthalmology Vision Research Center

Overview of Services

Working within the Department and in collaboration with colleagues throughout the University, our faculty have developed an extensive program of research in ophthalmology and the visual sciences.

Basic science research is underway in 25 laboratories, where faculty investigate mechanisms underlying eye development, function, and disease. Faculty are also committed to translating basic research discoveries into new therapies and treatments for eye disease.

Clinical research faculty investigate new medications, treatments, and surgical techniques, carry out observational studies, as well as conduct clinical trials. Faculty also direct genetic research studies to advance our understanding of inherited eye disease.

Please cite the Vision Research Center EY007003 on all publications.

Leadership

David Antonetti, PhD Vision Core Director, Functional Assessment Core Director dantonet@umich.edu
Steve Abcouwer, PhD Molecular Biology Core Director   sabcouwe@umich.edu
Gillian Pearring, PhD Morphology and Imaging Core Director pearring@umich.edu
James Weiland, PhD Instrument and Electronic Services Core Director weiland@umich.edu

Location and hours of operation

Hours      Location

Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

     1000 Wall St
     Brehm Tower   7th floor

Links and Resources

  1. Vision Research Center

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Scott Almburg
Electronic services core manager
 
734-936-7381
 
saalmbur@med.umich.edu
 
7062 Brehm
 
Phil Kish
Molecular Biology core manager
 
734-277-5178
 
pkish@umich.edu
 
225C KEC
 
Brad Nelson
Moprhology/Imaging core manager
 
734-615-7991
 
bbnelson@umich.edu
 
7050 Brehm
 
Cheng-mao Lin
Functional assessment core manager
 
734-232-8220
 
chengmao@umich.edu
 
7329 Brehm
 
Patrice Hicks
Data Integrity core manager
 
734-232-8100
 
pmhicks@med.umich.edu
 

 
Scott Szalay
Instrument Shop core manager
 
734 936 7662
 
szalay@umich.edu