Welcome to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences!
We offer a series of intellectually and professionally enriching events at the center of knowledge and innovation in eye health. Engage with our world-renowned faculty and guest speakers as they share cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and clinical insights. From symposiums and conferences to grand openings and department gatherings, our events showcase the convergence of science, medicine, and community within the field of ophthalmic education, research, and patient care as we collectively explore and discover in our mission of saving sight.
DOVS Events
- May 2024
- May 14McPherson ERI Seminar SeriesBetsy Quinlan, Professor (Herman and Rubinstein Chair of Neuroscience, UW–Madison), "Visual deprivation promotes recovery of vision in animal models of amblyopia;" Quinlan Lab Trainee - TBD (Neuroscience, UW–Madison)12:00 PM, 3571 WIMR II, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research
- May 17Frontiers in Vision Research + Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - In-PersonJulia V. Busik, PhD, FARVO; Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Physiology, University of Oklahoma, "Cholesterol Crystal Formation and the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy" 7:00 AM, 1345 Health Sciences Learning Center
Also offered online - May 24Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - VirtualNenita Maganti, MD, "Ears for Eyes on Capitol Hill;" Anna Walsh, MD, "It’s Melting: Graft vs Host Disease"7:00 AM, Online
- May 31Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - VirtualDavid Gamm, MD, PhD, "Modeling Complex Retinal Injury to Assess Suitability, Timing, and Feasibility of Outer Retina Cell Replacement Therapies"7:00 AM, Online
- June 2024
- June 4Vision Research Update10:00 AM
- June 14
- June 21
- July 2024
- July 26
- October 2024
- October 4
- March 2025
- March 21