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  • Vision Science
  • Retinal Biology

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  • Early research focused on vitamin A deficiency and dark adaptation.
  • A key observation shifted focus to the functional organization of vertebrate retinas.

Observation:

  • A chance observation initiated a career dedicated to retinal circuitry.
  • Pioneered intracellular recordings and circuit analysis in primate and mudpuppy retinas.

Findings:

  • Examined dopamine's role in neuromodulation in fish retinas.
  • Studied zebrafish retinal development, connectivity, and genetic mutation impacts.
  • Currently performing connectomic analysis of the human fovea.

Implications:

  • Elucidates fundamental principles of visual system function.
  • Provides insights into retinal development and disease mechanisms.
  • Advances understanding of human visual processing and potential therapeutic targets.