S7E01: The Wild World of Eyeballs

About this episode

This episode explores the latest advancements in ophthalmology and vision treatments with expert guests.

We’re kicking off season seven with an in-depth look at the wild world of ophthalmology, where scientists are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for vision treatments. In this episode, co-host Danielle Mandikian is joined by guests Deepak Lamba, Director and Distinguished Scientist, Ophthalmology, and Susie Crowell, Senior Director, Project Team Leader, to explore the latest in the field of ophthalmology since our season five episode on eye diseases. Together, they dive into the bizarre biology of how our eyes actually work, unpack how and why eye diseases develop, and discuss how transformative new therapies could one day restore sight. Read the full text transcript at www.gene.com/stories/the-wild-world-of-eyeballs

People in this episode

Host: Danielle Mandikian

Guests: Deepak Lamba, Susie Crowell

Topics covered

• ophthalmology
• vision treatments
• eye diseases
• biological science

Keywords

• eye biology
• transformative therapies
• sight restoration

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