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Howard R. Petty is a Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the mechanisms that drive chemical changes within cells, particularly those that influence health and disease. His work has led to advancements in understanding the role of oxidative stress in conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Petty has also proposed hypotheses regarding the effects of cosmic solar radiation on visual anomalies experienced by astronauts during space travel. Moreover, he is developing innovative methodologies to predict cancer recurrences by examining metabolic pathways that are pivotal during cellular invasion and metastasis. With a PhD in Biophysics from Harvard University and a postdoctoral fellowship in Chemistry from Stanford University, he has contributed significantly to the field of cancer research and ocular health.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science