Andrew Boal

MD/PhD student at @VanderbiltMSTP | ophthalmology, glaucoma, neurodegeneration, glia | @VanderbiltU 2017 | he/him | Views are my own

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

I’m excited to share my first first-authored paper from my #PhD work, out now in @FrontiersIn Cellular Neuroscience! We explored intrinsic properties of retinal ganglion cells which may contribute to their different responses in #vision: https://t.co/sqxiayPywC

[Vanderbilt MSTP @VanderbiltMSTP]

Join us Tues 3/28 at 10am in 214 LH for Andrew Boal's @EyeBoal Dissertation Defense "Retinal Ganglion Cell Excitability and Adaptations to Ionic Stress in Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy" completed in Dr. David Calkins lab in the Neuro Grad Program @VanderbiltBrain and @VUMCEye!

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

@GeorgeLinMed @UMKelloggEye @VUmedicine @VUMCEye @macularstar @jllindseymd Congrats George!

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

@fatal3rror @1910Genetics Congrats!

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

Honored to receive notice that my F30 is being funded by the @NatEyeInstitute! I’m grateful for the support I’ve received from @VanderbiltMSTP and @VanderbiltBrain and excited to continue exploring the interaction of astrocytes and retinal ganglion cells in #glaucoma. #mdphd

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

These findings may offer insight into key physiologic differences that cause some RGCs to degenerate more quickly than others in #glaucoma and lay the groundwork for future targets for #neuroprotection

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

I’m excited to share my first first-authored paper from my #PhD work, out now in @FrontiersIn Cellular Neuroscience! We explored intrinsic properties of retinal ganglion cells which may contribute to their different responses in #vision: https://t.co/sqxiayPywC

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

We found that sensitivity to potassium underlies differing excitability and action potential shapes in aON-S and aOFF-S RGCs. Interestingly, elevating potassium concentration shifts the responses of aON-S cells to resemble those of aOFF-S at baseline.

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

@ScanNashville Looks like the fire started in a dumpster next to the structure

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

@MeyerLab Thank you!

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

This was such a wonderful opportunity! I really enjoyed getting to share some of our work in front of many of my science idols

[Sarah Naguib, PhD @naguib_sarah]

So proud of @EyeBoal who last-minute subbed in for Michael Risner @iserworld @_BrightFocus this afternoon! Andrew talked about human RGCs cultured in multiple conditions and how the morphology of their axon initial segments changes depending on their environment 🧫👀🐭🧠

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

@camilleswang Great work Camille!

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

Grateful to have the support of @_BrightFocus and @iserworld to present my research and learn from some of the best in the #glaucoma field! This meeting is a wonderful learning opportunity for a young scientist. Come see me at poster #5 tonight!

[BrightFocus Foundation @_BrightFocus]

👏 Please join us in congratulating these @_BrightFocus and @iserworld travel grantees!

We are honored to invest in these awardees’ continued success in vision #research.

Thank you to our sponsors for making these awards possible.

#GlaucomaFastTrack

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

Excited to present my work this afternoon! Come find me at #ARVO2022 and chat about RGC physiology

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

Great to see my lab mate present his exciting work at #ARVO2022 !

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

@naguib_sarah @optic_kiasm @KenyonCollege @ABRCMS @BiomedVandy @BIG_CenterWashU Tell her I really appreciate her Twitter handle

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

@naguib_sarah @LiGanLab @WeillCornell Don’t forget about us eyeball people!

[Sarah Naguib, PhD @naguib_sarah]

You can officially call me Dr. Naguib now!!! Today I successfully defended my PhD in neuroscience after 4 years of hard work. I am so unbelievably thrilled to be done #PhDone #PhinallyDone

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

@GeorgeLinMed @jllindseymd @VUMCEye @macularstar Congrats!

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

I’m looking forward to hosting the trivia night to cap off this excellent conference we have planned! Come for the science, mentorship, and networking opportunities #doubledocs #mdphd

[SEMSS @SEmdphd]

It's true! Our next #MDPhD meeting is happening soon! Join us from anywhere for a day full of #science, interactive breakout sessions, and making connections! Registration ($5) is open now, full schedule here: https://t.co/2fogY9uNUv

[Andrew Boal @EyeBoal]

Missed my intended cell and accidentally patched this handsome retinal astrocyte #HappyLittleAccidents #Glia #doubledocs