Edward M. Levine, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Research Interest: Retinal development and growth factors
Treating retinal diseases and birth defects with stem cells is an exciting, but unrealized prospect. Although stem cells can grow and produce retinal cells in the laboratory, we still do not know how to coax stem cells into behaving this way in the intact human retina. To address this problem, Dr. Levine's lab is investigating the molecular and genetic mechanisms that control retinal development. By understanding how stem cells perform these functions in their natural setting, we can then apply this knowledge to use stem cells effectively and safely in patients.