FAES Science Insight Series: Microscopic Imaging of the Retina in Patients Using Adaptive Optics

  • In Person

Date : July 21, 2026

Time : 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Location : FAES Learning Labs

This series invites Principal Investigators, Senior Scientists, and Senior Clinicians to share cutting-edge research and developments in their fields in the FAES Learning Labs in Building 10. Each session includes a 20-30 minute presentation followed by a Q&A or journal club discussion, fostering deeper insights and scholarly exchange. Lunch is provided on a first come first served basis. 

This event is for members of the NIH community only. You must register with your nih.gov email to confirm your registration.

Microscopic Imaging of the Retina in Patients Using Adaptive Optics with  Johnny Tam, Ph.D., Senior Investigator, Clinical and Translational Imaging Section, NEI 

 Adaptive optics is a technology used in modern large astronomical telescopes for correcting aberrations in earth’s atmosphere. In this talk, Dr. Tam will describe how adaptive optics has transformed the field of retinal imaging, with examples of new clinical insights from studying patients with rare diseases at the NIH Clinical Center. 

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