National Eye Institute
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NEI was established in 1968 as the nation's leading supporter of eye health and vision research projects. These projects include basic science research into the fundamental biology of the eye and the visual system. NEI also funds translational and clinical research aimed at developing and testing therapies for eye diseases and disorders. This research is focused on developing therapies for leading causes of vision loss including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, myopia and amblyopia. NEI also funds research on many other causes of vision loss including retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, retinal detachment, and rare eye diseases and disorders.
Since its founding, NEI has supported the work of several Nobel Prize recipients, including Roger Y. Tsien (2008); Peter Agre (2003); David H. Hubel (1981); and Torsten Wiesel (1981). Provided by Wikipedia
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1by Schlegel, Domino K, Ramkumar, Srinivasagan, von Lintig, Johannes, Neuhauss, Stephan CFContributors: “...National Eye Institute...”
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2by Kingsley, Carolyn N., Bierma, Jan C., Pham, Vyvy, Martin, Rachel W.Contributors: “...National Eye Institute...”
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3by Turner, Emily C., Sawyer, Eva K., Kaas, Jon H.Contributors: “...National Eye Institute...”
Published in Journal of Comparative Neurology (2017)
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4by Fisher, Diana E, Jonasson, Fridbert, Eiriksdottir, Gudny, Sigurdsson, Sigurdur, Klein, Ronald, Launer, Lenore J, Gudnason, Vilmundur, Cotch, Mary FrancesContributors: “...1Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, National Eye Institute, National Institutes...”
Published in Ophthalmology (2015)
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5by Shardell, Michelle, Cappola, Anne R, Guralnik, Jack M, Hicks, Gregory E, Kritchevsky, Stephen B, Simonsick, Eleanor M, Ferrucci, Luigi, Semba, Richard D, Shaffer, Nancy Chiles, Harris, Tamara, Eiriksdottir, Gudny, Gudnason, Vilmundur, Cotch, Mary Frances, Orwoll, Eric, Ensrud, Kristine E, Cawthon, Peggy MContributors: “...National Eye Institute Intramural Research Program...”
Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2021)
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6by Hansdottir, Helga, Jonsdottir, María K, Fisher, Diana E, Eiriksdottir, Gudny, Jonsson, Palmi V, Gudnason, VilmundurContributors: “..., Intramural Research Program, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA. 4...”
Published in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research (2022)
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7by Jonasson, Fridbert, Fisher, Diana E, Eiriksdottir, Gudny, Sigurdsson, Sigurdur, Klein, Ronald, Launer, Lenore J, Harris, Tamara, Gudnason, Vilmundur, Cotch, Mary FrancesContributors: “... of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, National Eye Institute, Bethesda, Maryland. 3Icelandic Heart...”
Published in Ophthalmology (2014)
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8by Semba, Richard D, Cotch, Mary Frances, Gudnason, Vilmundur, Eiríksdottir, Gudny, Harris, Tamara B, Sun, Kai, Klein, Ronald, Jonasson, Fridbert, Ferrucci, Luigi, Schaumberg, Debra AContributors: “... of Epidemiology and Clinical Research, National Eye Institute, Bethesda, Maryland. 3Icelandic Heart Association...”
Published in JAMA Ophthalmology (2014)
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9by Skuladottir, S S, Ramel, A, Hjaltadottir, I, Launer, L J, Cotch, M F, Siggeirsdottir, K, Gudnason, V, Sigurdsson, G, Steingrimsdottir, L, Halldorsson, TContributors: “..., Intramural Research Program, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MA, USA. 10...”
Published in Osteoporosis International (2020)
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10by Imai, Cindy M, Halldorsson, Thorhallur I, Eiriksdottir, Gudny, Cotch, Mary F, Steingrimsdottir, Laufey, Thorsdottir, Inga, Launer, Lenore J, Harris, Tamara, Gudnason, Vilmundur, Gunnarsdottir, IngibjorgContributors: “... , Iceland. 4Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications , National Eye Institute , 10 Center Drive...”
Published in Journal of Nutritional Science (2016)
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11by Semba, Richard D, Moaddel, Ruin, Cotch, Mary Frances, Jonasson, Fridbert, Eiriksdottir, Gudny, Harris, Tamara B, Launer, Lenore J, Sun, Kai, Klein, Ronald, Schaumberg, Debra A, Jónsson, Pálmi, Gudnason, Vilmundur, Ferrucci, LuigiContributors: “... on Aging, Baltimore, MD, USA. 3 Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research, National Eye Institute...”
Published in Lipids in Health and Disease (2019)
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