Highlights of RGC-Funded Projects

Principal Investigator Project Title Dr Thomas LAM A Comprehensive Retinal Proteome and Phosphoproteome Analysis in Lens-Induces Myopia in Mammalian Guinea Pig (Cavia Porcellus) Using a Next Generation Hybrid TripleTOF Mass Spectrometer with SWATH Acquisition Dr Chi-wai DO Baicalein – A Novel Pharmacological Agent for the Treatment of Glaucoma Dr Andrew LAM  Corneal Stiffness and Tangent Modulus to Predict the Rate of Corneal Curvature Change in Corneal Reshaping Therapy Dr Chea-su KEE Experimentally Induced Astigmatism: Its Effect on Myopia Development, and Its Neurobiological Basis Dr Henry CHAN Foveal Function and Peripheral Refractive Errors in Emmetropization Dr Bin LIN Inhibition of Colony-Stimulating Factor 1 Receptor (CSFIR) Signaling in Microglia Delays the Progression of the Chronic Neurodegeneration in Retinitis Pigmentosa and Ectopic Expression of the Light-Sensitive Protein Melanopsin in Rod Photoreceptors Prevents Retinal Degeneration Prof. Chi-ho TO The Effects of Myopia on Outflow Facility of Guinea Pig Eyes