Newswise — Boston, Mass. — Louis R. Pasquale, M.D., Director of the Glaucoma Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and a Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, is one of three vision researchers to be appointed to the National Advisory Eye Council (NAEC) of the National Eye Institute (NEI) this year. The NAEC provides guidance on research, training and other NEI programs.
“NEI welcomes these new appointees; the breadth of their expertise will be invaluable,” said NEI director Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D. “We look forward to receiving their guidance as we continue to advance vision research, translating discoveries into treatments and therapies for patients.”
NEI leads the federal government’s research on the visual system and eye diseases and conducts training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind. NEI supports basic and clinical science programs to develop sight-saving treatments and address special needs of people with vision loss.
“The NEI serves such a vital function to the scientific community and my own research would not be possible without their support,” says Pasquale. “It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve the NEI as a scientific advisor. I view this appointment as one of my most important committee assignments in my career.”
For a full roster of council members, meeting agendas, and other NAEC information, visit https://nei.nih.gov/about/naec.
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