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Nick Oesch is an Associate Research Scientist at the University of California, San Diego, focusing on the neural circuits of the retina and how they contribute to visual perception. He employs techniques such as whole-cell electrophysiology and optical physiology to study the retina in various mouse species, seeking to uncover the mechanisms of neural processing relevant to vision. His research aims to understand the synapses that encode differences in visual scenes under varying conditions, particularly in the context of retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. Oesch's work also explores potential therapies, including retinal prosthetics and lab-grown retinas, to restore vision for those affected by blindness or low vision. His contributions to the field include several publications discussing synaptic mechanisms and their role in retinal function.
University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, California
Conducting research on the neural circuits in the retina, focusing on how they process visual information and understanding the mechanisms behind retinal diseases.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).