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Welcome to the Research group Cellular and Molecular Ophthalmology!

Despite advances in modern medicine in recent decades, millions of people diagnosed with retinal dystrophy suffer severe visual impairment or even blindness.

To avoid animal testing, the reprogramming of somatic cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and the advancement of 3D retinal organoid technology offer a valuable opportunity to study, understand and even treat retinal diseases. In addition, materials for retinal prostheses based on organic semiconductor technology can be tested with the aim of restoring the limited functionality of retinal cells.

Our research focuses on two main goals: the establishment of a new retinal organoid model to explore therapeutic approaches while avoiding animal testing and the development of novel organic retinal prostheses.

 

Research group Cellular and Molecular Ophthalmology

Address

Johannes Kepler University Linz
MED Campus I
Krankenhausstrasse 5
4020 Linz

Location

Building ADM, 6th floor

Telephone

+43 732 2468 8814

News 02.07.2024

FENS Forum 2024

Ass. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Salti and Alessandro Bellapianta, MSc from the CMOphthalmology Research Group presented their latest research findings at the FENS Forum 2024, one of the best and largest international neuroscience conference.