Dr. Orson Moritz

Biography

Orson Moritz is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of British Columbia. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Ph.D. from the same institution and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Connecticut. His research specialization focuses on cell biology, particularly the mechanisms underlying inherited disorders of the retina. Moritz's research aims to understand the mutations in rhodopsin that lead to the death of photoreceptors and how photoreceptor outer segments are made and maintained. He is committed to developing new models for studying recessive disorders such as congenital stationary night blindness and Leber's congenital amaurosis. Moritz actively seeks collaborations with clinicians and fellow biologists to apply novel techniques in his research endeavors. His work intersects with various clusters, including Molecular and Cellular Eye Imaging, and contributes to advancements in vision science.

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