University of Chicago

Repurposing Metformin: Exploring a Common Drug’s Role in Retinopathy of Prematurity

Loyola University

The potential roles of Galectin-7 and CCL-27 in the pathogenesis of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Loyola University

Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Corneal Endothelial Cell Density After Cataract Surgery

Northwestern University

Estimation of Chronic Kidney Disease Risk using Fundus Photography-based Artificial Intelligence in Hypertensive and/or Diabetic Patients with and without Impaired Renal Function

Rush University

From Prototype to Patient: A Pilot Study of an Eyedrop Aid for Glaucoma

University of Illinois at Chicago

Evaluation of role of host enzyme heparanase in worsening oxidative stress after ocular HSV-1 infection

Cook County Health and Hospital

Development and Evaluation of a Novel Assistive Delivery Device in Patients with Degenerative Joint Disease and Mild to Moderate Glaucoma

Loyola University

Ensuring Medication List Congruence in Glaucoma Management

Loyola University

The differential expression of Lysyl oxidase (LOX) and Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in the pathogenesis of keratoconus as studied by immunofluorescence microscopy.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Understanding the Nerve Functions in patients with Neuropathic Ocular Pain using Quantitative Sensory Testing

Northwestern University

Predicting glycemic variability from color fundus photography in the AI-READI dataset

Loyola University

Corneal cytotoxicity of antibody drug conjugates and monoclonal antibody immunotherapies

University of Illinois at Chicago

Investigating the role of mitochondrial flux in delaying the onset of diabetic retinopathy

University of Illinois at Chicago

Optimizations for Machine Learning in Uveal Melanoma

Northwestern University

Using Retinal Imaging and AI to Study Biological Aging Rate and Cardiovascular Risk Progression in Null SERPINE1 Variant

Loyola University

An exploratory analysis of episcleral and conjunctival microvascular hemorheological metrics in patients with open-angle glaucoma who fail pharmacologic monotherapy

Loyola University

Cellular Localization of Risk Loci in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Loyola University

Use of Rho-associated Protein Kinase Inhibitors for Enhancing Membrane Permeability and Increasing Topical Ophthalmic Drug Uptake

Loyola University

Pre-operative Predictors of Treatment Response in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery

University of Illinois at Chicago

Dual drug loaded biodegradable PLGA transparent thin films

University of Illinois at Chicago

Determine the anti-inflammatory mechanism of miRNA-22 on retinal microglia

Loyola University

Low-dose heparin as a potential treatment for vernal keratoconjunctivitis

University of Illinois at Chicago

Transcriptome-Driven Therapy for HSV-1, HSV-2, and HCMV

University of Illinois at Chicago

An Ex Vivo Microfluidic Model of Hemorheological Determinants of Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma

University of Chicago

Investigation of the Causative Relationship between a Western-Style Diet and Choroidal Neovascularization

University of Illinois at Chicago

In vivo gene editing for treatment of CRAO

James A. McKechnie award

Loyola University

TLR2-mediated discrimination between pathogenic threats and non-threatening bacterial ligands in ocular surface cells

Helen & Wesley E. Bass, Jr. award

Loyola University

The Protective Effect of Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) on Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Northwestern University

Efficacy of JAK Inhibitors in Non-Infectious Uveitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Loyola University

Cell-type specific oxidative gene expression in keratoconous

Northwestern University

Efficacy of TNF-alpha Inhibitor biosimilars for non-infectious uveitis

University of Chicago

Measuring Fecal Bile Acid Profiles in Human Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Rush University

Understanding Eye Drop Nonadherence for Patients with Glaucoma and Chronic Dry Eye Disease: A Mixed-Methods Study

University of Chicago

Causal Effects of Gut Microbiota on Neovascular AMD Progression: A Humanized Gnotobiotic Mouse Model Study

Loyola University

Translamina pressure gradient animal model of normal tension glaucoma

University of Illinois at Chicago

Assessment of AI on the Diagnosis of RP by Ophthalmologists in Training

Donna J. Dreiske award

Loyola University

Effects of pooled human serum eye drops on neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation in dry-eye disease

Loyola University

Eylea HD Effect on Corneal Hysteresis and Intraocular Pressure (IOP)

University of Illinois at Chicago

Regulation of cGAS-STING and innate immune sensing by HPSE in response to ocular HSV-1

Loyola University

Evaluating the association between the use of GLP-1 RA medications and the risk of developing non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)

University of Chicago

Early gut microbiome profiles in premature infants may be associated with severe retinopathy of prematurity pathogenesis

University of Chicago

Primary Bilateral Medial Rectus Plication for Exotropia