U24EY035067

Multi-method investigation and characterization of the ocular microbiome.

Baylor College Of Medicine

THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE IS TO ELIMINATE VISION LOSS AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH VISION RESEARCH. THE GOAL IS TO DRIVE INNOVATIVE RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE EYE AND VISUAL SYSTEM, PREVENT AND TREAT VISION DISEASES, AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR REQUIRE VISION REHABILITATION. RESEARCH GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS 1) SUPPORT EYE AND VISION RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS THE LEADING CAUSES OF BLINDNESS AND IMPAIRED VISION IN THE U.S. THESE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, RETINAL DISEASES; CORNEAL DISEASES; CATARACT; GLAUCOMA AND OPTIC NEUROPATHIES; STRABISMUS; AMBLYOPIA; AND LOW VISION AND BLINDNESS REHABILITATION. 2) TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF THE NORMAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM IN ORDER TO BETTER PREVENT, DIAGNOSE, AND TREAT SIGHT-THREATENING CONDITIONS; AND, TO ENHANCE THE REHABILITATION, TRAINING, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PARTIALLY-SIGHTED OR BLIND. 3) TO ENCOURAGE HIGH QUALITY CLINICAL RESEARCH, INCLUDING CLINICAL TRIALS, OTHER EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES, AND HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH.

93.867 - Vision Research

National Eye Institute (NEI) [HHS - NIH]

Houston, Texas 770303411 United States

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A Community Research Resource: Characterization of the Resident Ocular Microbiome. (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-EY-22-001)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/26 to 06/30/27 and the total obligations have increased 406% from $663,257 to $3,357,381.