Geisinger Medical Center - Dept. of Ophthalmology/Weis Center for Research

Purpose: Evaluation of stem cells as a therapeutic modality in optic neuropathies (July 2000-)

Co-investigators: Dr. Carey, PhD (Director, Weis Center for Research); Dr. Sarma, PhD (NY Med. Coll. Cell Bio/Anatomy)

Purpose: To assess prevalence of Glaucoma patients who avoid over the counter and prescription medications (Nov. 2001-)

Co-investigators: Dr.Ibrahim, MD, PhD, MPH (Penn State Univ.); Dr. Kolker, MD (Wash. Univ, St. Louis, MO)

Purpose: Acute angle closure misdiagnoses: A cost analysis (Jan. 2003-)

Co-Investigators: Dr. Kolker, MD (Wash. Univ., St. Louis, MO)

ARVO Poster Presentation: In Vitro and in Viro Characterization of Embryonic Spinal Cord Stem Cells in Culture and the Adult Rat Retina. (May 2002), Fort Lauderdale, FL