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The retinal neurovascular unit in exercise-induced neuroprotection
The retinal neurovascular unit in exercise-induced neuroprotection
The Bales Lab seeks how exercise alters retinal cells of the neurovascular unit to promote cell survival and protection. We assess how exercise alters cellular morphology, function, and gene expression.
The Bales Lab seeks how exercise alters retinal cells of the neurovascular unit to promote cell survival and protection. We assess how exercise alters cellular morphology, function, and gene expression.
Microglia and pericytes directly interact with each other in the retinal capillary bed. Their interactions are essential for blood flow and immune surveillance. Retinal degenerative diseases can impede and decrease these interactions. Our lab has shown exercise improves microglia-pericyte relationships and helps promote retinal homeostasis.
Examining the effects of environmental exposures on retinal homeostasis
Examining the effects of environmental exposures on retinal homeostasis
The short and long term effects of environmental exposures on retinal disease prevalence and incidence are currently unknown. We test the effects of environmental exposures (e.g., electronic nicotine delivery systems, PFOS, and nanoplastics) on retinal structure, function, glial response, gene expression, and metabolomics.
The short and long term effects of environmental exposures on retinal disease prevalence and incidence are currently unknown. We test the effects of environmental exposures (e.g., electronic nicotine delivery systems, PFOS, and nanoplastics) on retinal structure, function, glial response, gene expression, and metabolomics.
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