Prof. Akihiro Ikeda
Dept. of Medical Genetics, SMPH
Timothy William Trout Professor in Eye Research
Congratulations to MERI member Prof. Akihiro Ikeda (Dept. of Medical Genetics, SMPH; Timothy William Trout Professor in Eye Research) on receiving an NIH NEI grant for his project “Role of mitochondrial dynamics in rod photoreceptor cells”! Prof. Ikeda’s study will use mouse models to examine the roles of mitochondrial dynamics in retinal rod photoreceptor cells that display unique shape and arrangement of mitochondria. Overall, the research will provide novel insights into the relationship between mitochondrial form and function as well as the functional significance of mitochondrial dynamics in retinal health, and may suggest novel therapeutic strategies for retinal conditions associated with mitochondrial abnormalities.
Preliminary data for this grant was supported by the McPherson ERI’s Grant Summit Program, a program created specifically to increase support for UW-Madison vision research by facilitating successful resubmissions of competitive federal grant applications.