Our mission is to understand how neuroinflammation contributes to pathogenesis of glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.

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Our primary focus is the role of microglia and macrophages in glaucoma, as well as their crosstalk with other cells in the retina and optic nerve microenvironment.

Our Research
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By developing a detailed understanding of the immune landscape in glaucoma, we hope to find novel drug targets, identify biomarkers, and ultimately develop new therapies for this devastating blinding disease.

Our Publications
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Our team has been profiled by Mass General Brigham in The New York Times as an example of institution-wide collaboration and innovation.

Our Team

Funding & Philanthropy

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