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Christine F. Wildsoet is a Professor in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley. She holds both OD and PhD degrees and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry as well as a Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Her research centers on eye growth regulation, refractive development, and myopia, with a focus on molecular and neurobiological applications, advanced imaging techniques, and tissue engineering tools. Prof. Wildsoet has been instrumental in developing novel therapies aimed at understanding the mechanisms behind eye growth and myopia. In addition to her research, she teaches several courses including Optometry 226 and Optometry 236, which cover systemic disease pathophysiology and their ocular manifestations. She also leads research group studies and seminars in Vision Science.
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