Sentences with phrase «leading eye research»

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The eye - catching bottle, a brilliant intuition of Sandro Bottega which, after long and thorough research, led to the perfection of a technique that embeds the metallization in the exterior layer of the glass.

This led to a cascade of research that opened my eyes to the importance of the childbearing year for both women and children.

So new technologies are always going to catch our eyes, and parents are always going to be tempted to buy the newest, biggest, best thing,» says Dawn Comstock, a professor at University of Colorado's School of Public Health and a leading voice on concussion research.

A 300 - million - year - old fossil mystery has been solved by a research team led by the University of Leicester, which has identified that the ancient «Tully Monster» was a vertebrate — due to the unique characteristics of its eyes.

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) led a large, international research team that has identified gene mutations associated with a rare congenital condition involving the absence of a nose and often accompanied by defects involving the eye and reproductive systems.

For him, he continued, the trail of research that led to induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells — the epochal advance that earned him the prize — began with his amazement at a photograph of a Drosophila (fruit fly) with a leg emerging from its eye.

«The idea was to have a system that would read steps to them under their control, so they could keep their hands and eyes on whatever task they were doing,» says Beth Ann Hockey, a computer scientist who leads the project at NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, US.

A new study in animal models, led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), suggests that the eye's lacrimal glands can be repaired by injecting a kind of regenerative «progenitor» cell.

Researchers led by investigators Jerry Workman, Ph.D. and Susan Abmayr, Ph.D. at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research found that fruit flies that lack Ataxin - 7 experience neurodegeneration in the brain and the eye — paralleling the effects of the human disease.

Co-lead scientist Associate Professor Tina Wong, who is the head of the Ocular Therapeutics and Drug Delivery Research Group at the Singapore Eye Research Institute, said the new nanomedicine will benefit the elderly, as they often forget to use the daily eye drops, leading to the worsening of their conditions.

Armies of microbes that are invisible to the naked eye battle it out to determine whether exotic marine plants successfully invade new territory and replace native species, UNSW Sydney - led research shows.

By citing research by other scientists on the unique eyes and vision of Arctic reindeer, Dominy explains why Rudolph is able to lead Santa and his team of eight tiny reindeer through the thick Arctic fog.

For example, recent LANP plasmonic research has led to breakthroughs in color - display technology, solar - powered steam production and color sensors that mimic the eye.

«You can't tell the difference between these nanoparticle eye drops and water,» said Shengyan (Sandy) Liu, a PhD candidate at Waterloo's Faculty of Engineering, who led the team of researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Centre for Contact Lens Research.

A bonus, in reviewers» eyes, is a focus on workforce diversity: «Particularly encouraged are projects that develop and implement research - based instructional materials that ameliorate achievement gaps between student populations and lead to improved understanding of, and participation in, STEM disciplines by members of underrepresented groups.»

Canadian Institute for Advanced Research senior fellows Brian Leander and Patrick Keeling supervised lead author Greg Gavelis at the University of British Columbia and, in collaboration with senior fellow Curtis Suttle, showed that this eye - like structure contains a collection of sub-cellular organelles that look very much like the lens, cornea, iris and retina of multicellular eyes that can detect objects — known as camera eyes — that are found in humans and other larger animals.

New York, NY, December 19, 2008 — Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), the leading voluntary health organization supporting eye research, awarded 100 grants totaling $ 10.24 million Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), the leading voluntary health organization supporting eye research, awarded 100 grants totaling $ 10.24 million research, awarded 100 grants totaling $ 10.24 million in 2008.

Hot on the heels of last weeks report of the successful use of gene therapy to treat the eye disease Leber's congenital amaurosis comes a report that scientists lead by Nathalie Cartier and Patrick Aubourg of the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research have combined gene therapy and stem cell medicine to successfully... Continue reading Gene therapy on the brain

7/24/2008 Two Specialists Join UC San Diego Kawasaki Disease Team Launching Major Outreach Campaign in Latino and Filipino Communities For more than 30 years, pediatrician Jane Burns, M.D., has dedicated her research to solving the mystery of Kawasaki Disease (KD), a childhood illness characterized by fever, rash, red eyes, red lips, and red hands and feet that can lead to serious h...

A team of researchers from the University of Iowa and Veterans Affairs Research Communications, led by Dr. Markus Kuehn, has found that an infusion of stem cells could help treat eyes at risk for glaucoma by restoring proper drainage in fluid - clogged eyes.

In 2007, a research group at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) led by Jean Bennett began inserting a working version of the RPE65 gene into the eye by means of a harmless virus that carries the gene and «infects» the DNA of the RPE cells.

Working with leading astronomers, and hearing presentations by some of the foremost experts on supernovae, opened the students» eyes to the depth of astronomical research opportunities available.

The research group discovered faces with direct eye contact led the viewers to feel joy, which improves your likability.

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The uniqueness of eyes as a form of human fingerprint has led to their vastly increased use for ID purposes and, beyond that, a vast database of eye photos has opened up far greater possibilities for research in Ian's specialty.

After all, I rolled my eyes at Alan Cumming's mincing stylist, who designs all the ladies» tennis outfits, but then did some research and learned that, oh, Ted Tinling was indeed a real person, one who seemed to lead a fabulous and extraordinary life.

A look at the report through the eyes of the lead researcher and a discussion of the report's findings with the research team.

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The events of the previous game have opened up her eyes to the secrets of the world, which in turn has led to her obsessing over her late father's research into something known as «The Divine Source» and «The Immortal Prophet.»

The research could shine light on why some people with Zika contract eye diseases like conjunctivitis, and uveitis which can lead to permanent vision loss.

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In the eyes of a job seeker, an organization's employee can, indeed, be a credible source about the job and the workplace environment, according to the research, led by Sara Stockman at Ghent University, Belgium.

Lead for the «Architecture Desk» which has responsibility for the research, evaluation, approval and implementation of all equipment additions to our customer topologies with an eye to long term supportability.

Professional Experience Fourward Technologies, Inc. (Gallatin, MO) 1998 — Present President and Chief Technologist • Lead organization created to incorporate all technology derived from prior Stanford Research Institute consulting project, supervising the DPI through four generations of product, and over 80 units in 15 years, as the new standard for eye movement research worldwide • Hold responsibility for the successful design, manufacturing, and maintenance of the Dual - Purkinje - Image Eyetracker as well as the maintenance of the Rodenstock Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope • Provide relevant guidance, technical direction, and support to product upgrades, system support, and peripheral development • Utilize analog and optical design experience to derive critical documents and establish standardized manufacturing procedures for custom - built equipment from complicated design and development information • Determine all testing procedures, designate material and other vendors, and specify quality assurance standards • Supervise all related business administration and operational tasks aResearch Institute consulting project, supervising the DPI through four generations of product, and over 80 units in 15 years, as the new standard for eye movement research worldwide • Hold responsibility for the successful design, manufacturing, and maintenance of the Dual - Purkinje - Image Eyetracker as well as the maintenance of the Rodenstock Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope • Provide relevant guidance, technical direction, and support to product upgrades, system support, and peripheral development • Utilize analog and optical design experience to derive critical documents and establish standardized manufacturing procedures for custom - built equipment from complicated design and development information • Determine all testing procedures, designate material and other vendors, and specify quality assurance standards • Supervise all related business administration and operational tasks aresearch worldwide • Hold responsibility for the successful design, manufacturing, and maintenance of the Dual - Purkinje - Image Eyetracker as well as the maintenance of the Rodenstock Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope • Provide relevant guidance, technical direction, and support to product upgrades, system support, and peripheral development • Utilize analog and optical design experience to derive critical documents and establish standardized manufacturing procedures for custom - built equipment from complicated design and development information • Determine all testing procedures, designate material and other vendors, and specify quality assurance standards • Supervise all related business administration and operational tasks as needed

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