Wong to Give NEI/FNIH Talk on Retinal Neural Circuits
Dr. Rachel Wong, professor at the University of Washington, will deliver the 2024 Joram Piatigorsky Basic Science Lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET at the Porter Neuroscience Research Center. The lecture is co-sponsored by NEI and the Foundation for the NIH.
Wong’s research focuses on development and regeneration of synaptic circuits in the vertebrate retina. Her current studies are based on the vertebrate retina of mice, human and non-human primates. Her lab applies a range of approaches to study neuronal structure, function and connectivity in normal and perturbed retinas.
Made possible by the generous philanthropic support of Lona and Joram Piatigorsky, this series brings attention to notable basic sciences contributions by eye and vision scientists to a diverse general scientific audience. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/3LDXay1.