Investigating vision loss from traumatic eye and brain injuries in veterans
Official title: BLR&D Research Career Scientist Award Application (Renewal)
Funded at Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital · NIH-11103152 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how eye and brain injuries can cause vision problems, especially for veterans and active military members, and aims to create new treatments to help improve their healing and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX005646-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11103152 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include veterans and active military personnel who have experienced traumatic eye or brain injuries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced any form of eye or brain injury may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how traumatic eye and brain injuries lead to vision loss, particularly among veterans and active military personnel. The team aims to develop innovative nanomedicine and gene-based therapies to treat conditions like corneal fibrosis and improve healing processes. By studying the underlying mechanisms of these injuries, the research seeks to enhance the quality of life for those affected. The project also addresses the increasing prevalence of vision impairment in an aging veteran population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that significantly improve vision and quality of life for veterans suffering from eye and brain injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in developing therapies for vision loss due to eye injuries, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mohan, Rajiv Ravindra — Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mohan, Rajiv Ravindra
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.