UF College of Medicine researchers’ gene therapy for eye disorder shows promise in early testing

Department of molecular genetics and microbiology faculty recently published their findings

By Doug Bennett
An image of retinas stained purple and pink against a white background. The retinas of treated and control animals at nine months showed improved thickness of all layers of the treated retinas and particularly the photoreceptor layers.
Doctor Alfred S. Lewin, a professor emeritus in the College of Medicine’s department of molecular genetics and microbiology, smiles in front of a gray background while wearing glasses, a green collared shirt and a multi-colored tie. Alfred S. Lewin, Ph.D., a professor emeritus in the College of Medicine’s department of molecular genetics and microbiology
Doctor Chulbul M. Ahmed, Ph.D., a research assistant professor in the University of Florida College of Medicine department of molecular genetics and microbiology, poses for a photo in front of a blue and green background while wearing glasses and a cream-colored buttoned shirt. Chulbul M. Ahmed, Ph.D., a research assistant professor in the department of molecular genetics and microbiology

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