PubMed ID: 40708039 Author(s): Journal: Stem Cell Research and Therapy
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de Venecia Fund Supports International Fellowship and Cultural Exchange
Sponsored by the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Fund, Daniel Mendoza, MD, a vitreoretinal fellow from Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) in Manila, Philippines, joined the University of Wisconsin retina team for a one-week clinical rotation in June.
The timing and impact of factors influencing the pursuit of pediatric ophthalmology fellowship training.
PubMed ID: 40701360 Author(s): Lin M, Bradfield Y, Soni A, Nallasamy S, Nguyen A. The timing and impact of factors influencing the pursuit of pediatric ophthalmology fellowship training. J AAPOS. 2025 Jul 21:104256. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2025.104256. …
Preparing Tomorrow’s Ophthalmic Surgeons: The Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD Surgical Skills Training Facility
For any ophthalmology trainee in the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), the hands-on experience gained at the Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD Surgical Skills Training Facility (SSTF) is a cornerstone of their education. The facility honors Professor Emeritus Andrew T. Thliveris, who retired from the UW in 2023.
Global Impact Through Ophthalmology: DOVS Alumni and Resident Serve in the Philippines
Thanks to the generous support of the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Fund, DOVS alum Christine Larsen, MD (Glaucoma Fellow ’13) and PGY3 resident Rushi Mankad, MD recently completed a one-week global ophthalmology rotation in the Philippines, from May 16–25, 2025.
Bringing Life Into Focus: Vision Rehabilitation Helps Patients Thrive
Imagine navigating your daily routine — cooking breakfast, reading a favorite book, or crossing a busy street — through a foggy lens. For millions of Americans living with low vision, this is a reality. Low vision is a significant loss of sight that can’t be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. And for those affected, even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming and isolating.
But it doesn’t have to be that way, thanks to Vision Rehabilitation Services.
Preventing vision loss in a mouse model of Leber Congenital Amaurosis by engineered tRNA.
PubMed ID: 40672310 Author(s): Akyuz E, Shahi PK, Gissot L, Al Saneh A, Sinha D, Hanstad GM, Kabra M, Zepeda MAF, Gamm DM, Young SM, Ahern CA, Pattnaik BR. Preventing vision loss in a mouse …
Alumni Spotlight: Zack Oakey ‘19
For Zach Oakey, MD, the journey from medical school to founding his own retina and oncology practice has been defined by mentorship, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the people who shaped his path. After …
Expression of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 in sebaceous glands and related tumors of the eyelid: a potential diagnostic target.
PubMed ID: 40631800 Author(s): Ulloa-Padilla JP, Murdock N, Burkat CN, Hernandez-Rubio R, Carrasco J, Morgenstern K. Expression of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 in sebaceous glands and related tumors of the eyelid: a potential diagnostic target. Orbit. 2025 …