2009 Research Grants

Researchers received more than $205,000 in research grants for the following projects:

Determining the Usefulness of the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT) in Monitoring Glaucoma Progression - Dr. Dimitrios Kourkoutas, Dr. Yvonne M. Buys
Mapping the Lymphatic Outflow Pathway in the Mouse Eye - Dr. Neeru Gupta, Dr. Yeni H. Yücel
Studying the Awareness and Knowledge of Glaucoma among Black People in Toronto - Dr. Yaping Jin
Studying the Association between Prescription Drugs containing Sulpha and Glaucoma - Dr. Mahyar Etminan
Studying the Role of Immune Cells in Retinal Cell Survival - Dr. Alexander K. Ball
Studying the Role of the Protein, Endothelin-1, (ET-1) in Glaucoma - Dr. Xu Wang
Inhaling Carbon Dioxide and Its Effect on Blood Vessels in the Eye – Dr. Chris Hudson, Dr. John G. Flanagan
Studying Nerve Growth Factors and Receptors in Glaucoma – Dr. Yeni H. Yücel, Dr. Neeru Gupta
Determining if Regulating Endocannabinoid Levels Provides Retinal Protection following Ischemia and Optic Nerve Injury – Dr. Melanie Kelly
Evaluating Long-Term Corneal Cell Loss associated with Glaucoma Surgeries – Dr. Lesya Shuba
Studying the Response of Human Optic Nerve Cells to Different Modes of Mechanical Strain - Dr. John G. Flanagan
Comparing Different Types of Tonometry following Corneal Surgery – Dr. Ian Mcilraith