Research

We are focusing on the biomechanical interfaces in nervous systems to understand the molecular and biophysical mechanisms behind neurodegeneration and regeneration

Injectable Viscobeads Technique for an Experimental Glaucoma Model

Non-Invasive Approaches for Early Detection of Glaucoma

Gene Delivery to the Eye for Glaucoma Treatment. Images: MJ Tang

Neuroinflammation at the Early Stage of Experimental Glaucoma

Engineering Tools / Technologies

Interdisciplinary work spans across biomedical engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, neuroengineering, and biophysics

  • Biomaterials

    Polymeric viscobeads for establishing a reliable, controllable, and inducible experimental glaucoma model

  • Biomechanics

    Biomechanical strategies to investigate the effect of intraocular pressure elevation on the progressive loss of RGCs

  • Bioinstrumentation

    Non-invasive electroretinography recording technique to identify electrophysiological biomarkers of glaucoma

  • Gene therapy

    Ultrasound stimulation system to enhance the penetration of AAV vectors through the inner limiting membrane (ILM)