We strive to serve society through science and science education. Our research aims to develop new treatments for retinal degenerative diseases.
Joined May 2021
- Tweets 64
- Following 73
- Followers 95
- Likes 194
20 Photos and videos
2 Aug 2023
Had the honor of giving my first keynote lecture at the Vision 2023 meeting in Denver. The most gratifying thing was interacting with low vision patients after the talk!
1
10
192
Vergara lab retweeted
The 14th International Conference on Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation is officially underway! We’re proud to host Vision 2023 Denver with @AnchorCenter.
Check out more highlights @Vision2023Den and find out more information at Vision2023Denver.com!
24 Jul 2023
What a wonderful first day at Vision 2023 Denver! Hosted by the @CUEyeCenter and @AnchorCenter, we’re so excited for the rest of the week at the @SheratonDenDtwn. Stay tuned for more keynote speakers, presentations and sessions throughout the week! #Vision2023Denver
1
4
388
16 Jun 2023
So much happening in the lab this summer! We said goodbye to our high school intern, Charlotte Frampton, from Kent Denver School, and welcomed our Gates summer intern, Amelia Grosskopf form Middlebury College. Spreading the love and the science!
4
176
16 Jun 2023
Congratulations to Michael Ha on getting his Master's degree!! Well done Michael!! We are very proud of you.
1
97
25 Apr 2023
Enjoying ARVO 2023 in New Orleans! Great science and old friends all in one meeting 😁
4
260
Vergara lab retweeted
19 Apr 2023
I'm excited to announce Kapil Bharti's selection as Scientific Director for the @NatEyeInstitute.
Kapil is a superb basic/translational scientist - he'll lead >20 labs, 6 core facilities, & 300 staff in our Intramural Research Program. bit.ly/3LaGO0o
@KapilkBharti123
ALT Kapil Bharti, Ph.D. National Eye Institute
11
23
158
19,134
Vergara lab retweeted
14 Apr 2023
March 9, President Biden formally submitted his Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget to Congress in support of the
@NIH and @NatEyeInstitute
Details: bit.ly/3FkVlDt
1
4
1,421
4 Apr 2023
It's a special feeling when you are invited to give a seminar at your Alma Mater!
I had a wonderful time at Miami University, sharing our research, talking with students, and catching up with old friends ☺️
8
361
29 Mar 2023
Can't help it... my husband's new book just came out!!
It's like having another kid! 😅
Reviews are great so far :)
strandmag.com/book-review-th…
1
5
456
Vergara lab retweeted
Way to go, Dr. Petrash! Can’t wait!
1
7
664
20 Feb 2023
Just finished a fantastic session on "stem cells for translational applications in eye research" at the ISER 2023 meeting in Gold Coast, Australia!
2
22
2,873
Vergara lab retweeted
We’re so excited to share Dr. Flores-Bellver’s achievements through @ARVOinfo and beyond. This is also reflected in his recent promotion to an assistant professor of #ophthalmology at the @CUMedicalSchool. Congrats!
@ARVOinfo Foundation congratulates Miguel Flores-Bellver, PhD, (@CUEyeCenter)—2023 winner of the Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative #Research in #Retina. Learn how his research could help with early diagnosis and successful treatment of #AMD. bit.ly/3XwKvkV
1
1
13
1,206
Vergara lab retweeted
Happy Holidays from the @CUEyeCenter and the greater @CUAnschutz family. We're wishing you and your loved ones a safe and healthy rest of 2022!
#HappyHolidays2022
2
10
867
Vergara lab retweeted
Miguel Flores-Bellver, PhD, #ophthalmology research instructor at @CUMedicalSchool, has been named a 2023 David R. Hinton MD Scholar! He will attend the Ryan Initiative for Macular Research conference, focusing on the scientific challenges of #AMD. Congratulations, Miguel!
1
9
12 Dec 2022
Lab wedding! Karen tied the knot in Hawaii this past week. We are so happy for you!
1
6
Vergara lab retweeted
30 Nov 2022
Happy to announce that the application period for the Gates Summer Internship Program opens Dec 1. Please share with interested undergraduates! @CUAnschutz @SACNAS_CUA @CSD_CUAMC medschool.cuanschutz.edu/gat…
8
13
17 Nov 2022
Ethan James, a CU Boulder undergrad doing retina research in our lab, just presented his work at the Society for Neuroscience 2022 meeting in San Diego, where he got a travel award for his presentation! Great job Ethan!
1
9