Steven Roth

The lab is interested in neuronal ischemic tolerance. This is a built in mechanism whereby neuronal cells can withstand ischemic insults, that is deprivation of their blood and nutrient supply. These studies are done in rodents. Through extensive research over the past 25 years, we have characterized mechanisms of ischemic tolerance in the retina. The studies are using novel means to deliver molecules to the retina as well new methods to image the outcomes. I also have separate studies on optic nerve injury, also in rodents, and clinical studies on visual loss. During the 15-16 academic year, 6 students spent time in the lab. All have had at least an abstract, or co-authorship on a publication.