LeeRetinaLab@USC

Developing #EV #exosome therapeutics for #AMD #DiabeticR #RDegeneration @USCEye Lead by Sun Young Lee, MD, PhD.

[Andrew Hires @AndrewHires]

Are you planning a PhD in neuroscience?

The Department of Neurobiology at USC has launched a new PhD program, and we’re recruiting our first cohort.

Our labs seek answers to:
How animals learn, remember, and choose what to do.
How synapses transmit signals and stay stable over a lifetime.
How neural circuits are built, how they fail in disease, and can they be repaired?
How the brain turns sensation into action.

We investigate these questions at scales from single synapses to whole-brain networks, using molecular, genetic, physiological, imaging, computational, and behavioral approaches across model systems.

Explore our labs: https://t.co/EvuEdeqIGZ

What you’ll get:
Full funding: tuition plus a $43,000 annual stipend and health insurance
A small cohort with direct faculty mentorship, where you’ll help shape a program as it grows
Lab rotations across three faculty labs before you choose your thesis lab
Los Angeles: a major research hub with S-tier climate, cultural vibrancy and global influence

Applications due December 1, 2026. GRE optional. Application fee waivers available based on demonstrated need.

Apply here: https://t.co/qEjpgPjA5S

Any questions? Reply or DM and I’m happy to answer.

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

Best wishes to those moving on, and a warm welcome to those joining us. Excited for the next chapter together!

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

Time to say goodbye and welcome new beginnings. Justin is taking his next step at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, and Tongzhou is returning to China. We are also excited to welcome Taimu from Tohoku University and Leimeng following his PhD at the University of Oklahoma.

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

https://t.co/zt1X4NYuUo An important step forward in developing cell–based therapies for advanced age-related macular degeneration. While much work remains, this milestone allows us to test safety and the potential to improve vision. The clinical trial is now actively recruiting.

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

USC medical student Susan Kishi, who has been conducting her research in @LeeRetinaLab recently was received two prestigious honors:
Quia Memorial Travel Grant from 2025 ARVO, and 2025 AΩA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship

Congratulations to Susan!

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

Good lesson often comes from the patient care! Nice work @victoriaywang @LeeRetinaLab #USC #Roskieye

[Ophthalmology @AAOjournal]

Large Macular Hemorrhage in Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
https://t.co/ieUtAVhUWZ
@victoriaywang
#ophthalmology #retina

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

What a way to start #ARVO2025!

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

@LeeRetinaLab was grateful to join the NEI EV workshop. We hope this report can serve as a catalyst for advancing EV vision research! Figure credit @DimitriosPoll

[Michael F. Chiang, MD @NEIDirector]

Just published: A perspective from the @NatEyeInstitute Extracellular Vesicle Workshop: Gaps, needs, and opportunities for studies of extracellular vesicles in vision research.

Take a read!

@IsevOrg Journal of Extracellular Vesicles: https://t.co/RqH4WbZVdx

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

Pretty cool wrapping up!

[Julia Laskin Lab @LabLaskin]

Wrapping up 2024, we celebrate all the exciting scientific and personal accomplishments of the group members during this year. Happy Holiday season to all our friends and colleagues!

[Ophthalmology @AAOjournal]

An eye on extracellular vesicles: Trends and clinical translations in vision research
https://t.co/vlDoRTOY2J
@LeeRetinaLab @USCEye
#ophthalmology

[David @dav1dcg]

Retinal ganglion cell circuits and glial interactions in humans and mice: https://t.co/62v6BQh4nd

"This review details which RGC and glial features are conserved between mice, humans, and primates, and which differ."

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

Pairing science & beer !

[Alliance for Vision Research @NAEVRAdvocacy]

Join our Emerging Vision Scientists Poster Reception:
🕔 9/16 - 5:00-7:00 PM
📍 Rayburn Office Building Courtyard

This event features early-career vision scientists presenting their cutting-edge research.

RSVP REQUIRED: [email protected]

Thank you our sponsor @RPB_org!

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

Looking forward to #ISEV2025 meeting in Vienna! Anyone studying EVs or interested in EV research should definitely join. The deadline to submit your abstract is November 3. + highly informative educational courses on EV.

[ISEV @IsevOrg]

🎼 Early registration and abstract submission for #ISEV2025 are now open!
Abstract submission: https://t.co/GXbCuhQjs2
Registration: https://t.co/eF5bPJJ6tr

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

@ISEV_Journals Beautifully done on the biopotency and surrogate assays to validate the potency of ocular EV therapy!

[ISEV-Journals @ISEV_Journals]

🆕New in #JEV🆕Biopotency and surrogate assays to validate the immunomodulatory potency of extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem/stromal cells for the treatment of experimental autoimmune uveitis. https://t.co/NpjAi96wlN

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

“Goodbye to my favorite student, Clarisa” says Clarisa . Please every PD, watch out for her 🤭- @ClarisaMarieMed

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

@AAOjournal Great photos!

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

Congratulations Justin! We are so proud of you! @LeeRetinaLab

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

#ARVO2024 As always, after so much learning, discussing, hugging, laughing, and coffee ☕️, it’s time to say bye. See you next year @ARVOinfo in Salt Lake City! @LeeRetinaLab @USCEye

[LeeRetinaLab@USC @LeeRetinaLab]

Are you in Seattle yet? @LeeRetinaLab is kicking off #ARVO2024