Enhancing vision research through core services and resources
Official title: NEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research
Funded at University of California, San Diego · NIH-11092241 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers at UC San Diego improve vision treatments by providing them with important tools and support, which could lead to better outcomes for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $610,615 |
| NIH project number | 5P30EY022589-13 |
| Project ID | NIH-11092241 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with vision impairments or those interested in cutting-edge vision therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to vision or those not residing in the research location may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to support the vision research community at the University of California, San Diego by providing essential core services and resources. It includes a biostatistics core for statistical analysis of vision-related data, an animal structure and function core for ocular imaging, and a computational ophthalmology core that offers advanced computing resources and data management services. These resources are designed to enhance the productivity and impact of both basic and clinical vision research. Patients may benefit from improved research outcomes and advancements in vision-related treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of vision-related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in enhancing vision research through similar core service models, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zangwill, Linda M — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Zangwill, Linda M
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.