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Research Grants Awarded by ISPB for the Year 2001For 2001, the ISPB Board of Directors is proud to support the following eye-related starter research grants to investigators of four Illinois medical institutions: Edward Hines Jr. V.A. Hospital Low Vision Outcomes Study on NEI VFQ-25 Research by Joan Stelmack, O.D., Principal Investigator and Thomas R. Stelmack, O.D., Co-Investigator.
Loyola University Chicago (Maywood) Transcaruncular Orbital Decompression for Graves’ Ophthalmology — An Anatomic Study by Amjad Z. Ahmad, M.D., Principal Investigator; A Comparison of the in vitro and in vivo Susceptibilities of Common Ocular Infectious Agents to Chlorhexidine, Ofloxacin and Fortified Tobramycin/Cefazolin by Charles S. Bouchard, M.D., Principal Investigator; Induction of Tolerance to Allogeneic Corneal Epithelial Stem Cells by Charles S. Bouchard, M.D., Principal Investigator; Lyophilized Platelets vs. Autologous Blood for the Treatment of Overfiltering Blebs by Allison M. Jay, Principal Investigator; Light and Electron Microscopic Study of Four Types of Human Amniotic Membranes by Thomas John, M.D., Principal Investigator; Immunohistochemistry of Excitotoxicity in a Mouse Model of Chronic Glaucoma by Jay I. Perlman, M.D., Ph.D. and James D. Stittsworth, Jr., Ph.D., Co-Principal Investigators. The University of Chicago The Role of a Newly Discovered Molecule in RPE Induced Killing of the T-Cells by Lili Farrokh-Siar, M.D., Principal Investigator. The University of Illinois at Chicago Efficacy of Pred Forte 1% vs.Generic Prednisolone Acetate in the Treatment of TNF-alpha-Induced Uveitis by Bruce Buerk, M.D., Principal Investigator. Loyola University Chicago invited the ISPB to present the certificates of recognition to its principal investigators at the LUC alumni weekend reception for 2001. The ISPB continues to support the VISION FOR HUMANITY of Central Illinois, which began in 1988. From January 1 through December 31, 2000, of the 1,008 low income/working poor who came to the Vision Clinic, 947 were provided with eyeglasses. The ISPB helps to supplement payment for the lens grinding expenses provided by a local laboratory, which gives a discounted rate. The Catholic Charities Community Services, in Springfield, continues to register and screen applicants and to administer the coordination of the VFH clinics for the low income/working poor. The program is supported by twelve optometrists and five ophthalmologists in the area. Through support of individuals, companies and foundations, we continue to make a difference by awarding research starter grants to medical institutions and supporting other worthwhile eye-related projects. The Visionary , published as a service of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness,is available upon request. The information contained in this issue, taken from sources considered to be accurate, does not replace the need for professional eye care consultations and treatments.
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