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Exploring Pathways in Retinal Neuroscience with Teresa Puthussery

26 Nov 2024

In this episode of Neurovoyagers, we sit down with Dr. Teresa Puthussery, a leading expert in retinal neurobiology.

Teresa shares her inspiring journey—from growing up in a small town in Australia to conducting groundbreaking research in the United States. She offers insights into the fascinating world of the retina, explaining how different cell types process visual information and outlining her vision for innovative therapies to treat degenerative eye diseases.

Additionally, she reflects on the challenges and joys of life as a scientist and provides valuable advice for early-career researchers.

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Episode: 3
Duration: 38:50
Published on: 26 Nov 2024

Abstract:

In this episode, we meet Dr. Teresa Puthussery, a leading expert in retinal neurobiology and physiology. From her early inspirations in rural Australia to her groundbreaking research on retinal ganglion cells and vision restoration, Teresa shares her journey, the challenges of academic science, and her work on combating degenerative eye diseases.

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Exploring Pathways in Retinal Neuroscience with Teresa Puthussery