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Characterizing light responses in visual cortex of blind mice following retina-based optogenetic vision therapy

Retina-based optogenetic therapy is a promising approach to restore vision to individuals suffering from retinal degeneration.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Central Nervous System
Competition
Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research - Momentum Grants
Province
Québec
Start Date
2024

Canadian Optogenetics and Vectorology Foundry

Optogenetics is a relatively new science subdomain that is revolutionizing brain research with great promises for therapeutics.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Neurotechnology
Competition
2019 Platform Support Grants
Province
Québec
Start Date
2020

Systematic assessment of retinal output following optogenetic vision therapy

Optogenetic strategies – the ability to activate normally light-insensitive neurons with light – are being used in clinical trials to restore light sensitivity to the retina of vision impaired patients.

Project completed See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Capacity building grants
Area of Research
Central Nervous System
Competition
Azrieli Foundation - Brain Canada Early-Career Capacity Building grants
Province
Québec
Start Date
2019