by AVR Supporters | Dec 21, 2022 | News
In this season we take a moment to look back at what has been and celebrate with gratefulness all we achieved together in 2022: We awarded $539,258 in funding for 2022 for 11 ophthalmic research projects from across Australia. An MOU was signed with RANZCO to outline...
by AVR Supporters | Nov 15, 2022 | News
Australian Vision Research (AVR) held its annual general meeting at the RANZCO conference in Brisbane on 29 October 2022. Here is a summary of our key discussion points: Members elected Dr Matthew Simunovic and re-elected A/Prof Samantha Fraser-Bell and Dr Jennifer...
by AVR Supporters | Nov 4, 2022 | News
Amidst an enjoyable scientific gathering at the RANZCO conference this past October, the Australian Vision Research plenary presenters, shared some interesting studies: Amyloid and Tau targeting to protect Retinal Ganglion Cell and Optic Nerve in glaucoma by Vivek...
by AVR Supporters | Sep 6, 2022 | News
World Sight Day is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), and it: Is an opportunity to focus the world’s attention on eye health as a global issue. Raises awareness of eye health amongst individuals, families and communities....
by AVR Supporters | Sep 6, 2022 | News, Research
ORIA Grant Progress Report 2019-2020 Title: A new drug to control scarring after glaucoma surgery Investigator: Dr Elsa Chan Co-investigators: Dr Manisha Shah, Dr Jennifer Fan Gaskin Aim:Toevaluate the anti-scarring properties of 3ʼ,4ʼ-dihydroxyflavonol (DiOHF) in...
by AVR Supporters | Sep 6, 2022 | News
The Annual RANZCO Scientific Congress will be held in Brisbane from 28 October to 1 November. Australian Vision Research will hold its AGM on Saturday October 29th at 8am followed by a plenary session from 11:00am – 12:00pm. You are warmly invited to hear our speakers...