2nd Annual international Conference: Vision Restoration: Regenerative Medicine in Ophthalmology
May 11, 2012, University Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
scientific advisory board
The Scientific Advisory Board was established to develop a world-class program encompassing the areas of focus in ophthalmology and regenerative medicine. The Board is comprised of leading experts in their fields which represent the innovative research and clinical applications which are moving this field forward.
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Joel S. Schuman, MD, FACS
Eye & Ear Foundation Professor and Chairman
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Pittsburgh
Director, UPMC Eye Center
Interim Director, Louis J. Fox Center for Vision Restoration
William R. Wagner, PhD
Interim Director of the McGowan Institute
for Regenerative Medicine
Professor of Surgery, Bioengineering &
Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Robert Hendricks, PhD
Joseph F. Novak Professor of Ophthalmology,
Immunology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Vice-Chair For Research
Department of Ophthalmology
Director of the Ophthalmology and
Visual Science Research Center
Alan J. Russell, PhD
Distinguished University Professor
Founding Director of the
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
James L. Funderburgh, PhD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Professor, Cell Biology & Physiology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Stephen F. Badylak, DVM, PhD, MD
Professor in the Department of Surgery
Deputy Director of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Please check Agenda, Conference brochure and Registration information.