2 Topic Commentaries

New SUNY Eye Biobank

New SUNY Eye Biobank

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  David Troilo, PhD, FAAO, FARVO

  Vision science

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  SUNY College of Optometry

  “This award recognizes SUNY Optometry’s distinctive role in advancing vision science and its connection to broader questions of brain health, aging, and disease. The SUNY Eye Biobank will allow us to build on the College’s deep expertise in retinal imaging, clinical care, and vision research to support discoveries that could improve how we understand age-related neurological and visual disorders. We are grateful to Governor Hochul, Chancellor King and SUNY System Administration for investing in research that can improve lives and strengthen collaboration across the SUNY system.”

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  Jose-Manuel Alonso, MD, PhD

  Visual neuroscience

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  SUNY College of Optometry

  “The eye offers a unique window into the brain and the body. By establishing the SUNY Eye Biobank, we can create a shared resource that brings together clinical data, imaging, and biological information to help researchers investigate the links between vision, aging, and neurological disease. This work supports collaborations that can move the field toward earlier detection, better understanding of disease mechanisms and more personalized approaches to care.”

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