- New Discoveries & DevelopmentsIn collaboration with organic chemists, we discovered a new promising approach to treat the inflammatory component of glaucoma. This could help us generate new glaucoma drugs complementary to existing therapies and protecting the vision of patients more effectively.
- Vision Research Center students awarded university research grantsTwo graduate students from UMKC’s Interdisciplinary Studies Ph.D. program, who conduct their research at the School of Medicine’s Vision Research Center, have received UMKC School of Graduate Studies Research Awards.
- Research and education included in design of new outpatient centerA new outpatient specialty and surgery center on Hospital Hill will expand and enhance the learning experiences for UMKC School of Medicine students and residents.
- New Report from Prevent Blindness America Shows Sharp Increase in Eye Disease PrevalenceThe 2012 update of the “Vision Problems in the U.S.” report shows the number of those ages 40 and older with vision impairment and blindness has increased 23 percent since the year 2000.
- Vision Research Center is a vital, unknown asset for Kansas CityDon Alexander is one of the leaders in our business community whom I most respect. The Dutch-born banker-turned-entrepreneur has been a huge success in everything he has touched. Just as in commerce, when he embraces a cause in the world of philanthropy, I certainly take notice.