Summary: This year again the work of Experimentica's scientists at the forefront of Ophthalmology research will be featured at the 2021 ARVO Annual Meeting.
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ARVO advances research worldwide into understanding the visual system and preventing, treating and curing its disorders. This year again the work of Experimentica’s scientists at the forefront of Ophthalmology research will be featured at the 2021 ARVO Annual Meeting.
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Featured abstracts and posters
Do not miss out on our team’s Posters and Abstracts in physiopathology, preclinical model development, and artificial intelligence.
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Validation of a novel artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning algorithm for quantification of vascular pathology in preclinical model
May 1, 2021, 12:15pm EDT | Add to Calendar
Authors: Jonas Jarutis | Simas Bijeikis | Symantas Ragauskas | Kernius Mickevicius | Giedrius Kalesnykas | Marc Cerrada-Gimenez | Simon Kaja | Nerija Kvietkauskiene
To validate a novel artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning algorithm for the automated quantification of lesion size in the mouse choroidal neovascularization (CNV) model.
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Extracellular vesicles (exosomes) derived from primary optic nerve head astrocytes enhance neurite outgrowth
May 3, 2021, 4:30pm EDT | Add to Calendar
Authors: Simon Kaja | Harsh Hariani | Anita Ghosh | Giedrius Kalesnykas | Walter K. Jones
To determine the properties of primary optic nerve head astrocyte (ONHA)-derived extracellular vesicles (exosomes), their uptake into primary neurons, and to identify the functional effects of exosomes on neuronal survival and neurite outgrowth.
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Effects of chronic alcohol administration on the cornea in preclinical models
May 5, 2021, 2:45pm EDT | Add to Calendar
Authors: Anita Ghosh | Robertas Cesna | Agne Ziniauskaite | Donatas Neverauskas | Jonathan Eby | Symantas Ragauskas | Simon Kaja
There is a clinical association between acute and chronic alcohol consumption and the incidence of ocular surface disease, including dry eye disease. The goal of this study was to investigate if chronic moderate alcohol consumption leads to signs of DED in vivo, and to investigate oxidative stress pathways involved in alcohol-induced damage to human corneal epithelial cells in vitro.
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Maturation of retinal pigment epithelium cells in vitro enhances the endogenous antioxidant defense system
May 5, 2021, 2:45pm EDT | Add to Calendar
Authors: Jenni J. Hakkarainen | Olga Vergun | Anita Ghosh | Simon Kaja
The aim of the study was to evaluate the endogenous antioxidant defense system in human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells.
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Whether you have a question about our science, preclinical models, capabilities, pricing or anything else, our senior management and business development team is ready to answer your inquiries.
Giedrius Kalesnykas, PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Kalesnykas has extensive research experience in eye research and neuroscience developing neuronal-based projects at the University of Eastern Finland and The Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University, MD, USA. For more info visit Giedrius’ profile page or LinkedIn.
Simon Kaja, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer, VP Americas
Dr. Kaja is an internationally recognized expert in experimental ophthalmology and neuroscience and a regular consultant to both pharma and biotech companies. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. For more info visit Simon’s profile page or LinkedIn.
Jenni J. Hakkarainen, PhD
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Hakkarainen has a strong research background in ex vivo and in vitro drug permeability testing and prediction of drug transport across biological barriers, such as cornea, blood-brain barrier, intestine, and skin. For more info visit Jenni’s profile page or LinkedIn.
Guillaume Demarne, PharmD
Director of Business Development
Dr. Demarne has been leading and involved in pharmaceutical operations, fundraising, and business development for 15 years at international research institutes, biotech start-ups, and pharmaceutical companies in Europe, the U.S., and China. For more info visit Guillaume’s profile page or LinkedIn.
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