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John G. Flannery is a Professor in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as the Associate Director of the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on cellular and molecular neuroscience, particularly the molecular mechanisms underlying retinal degeneration and the development of novel therapeutic strategies to treat these conditions. His lab aims to develop therapeutic approaches to slow or prevent the loss of rod and cone photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium cells, and other supportive cells during retinal degenerations. His work includes the development of next-generation adeno-associated viral vectors for therapeutic gene delivery and gene editing technologies aimed at restoring light sensitivity in the retina. Flannery’s educational contributions include teaching courses in Vision Science, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, and the Visual System, where he explores the structure and function of the neurosensory retina and the latest diagnostic techniques for retinal conditions.
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