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Yang Hu, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University, engaged in advanced research on regenerative neuroprotective therapies for CNS neurodegenerative diseases. His lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms responsible for neuronal degeneration and promoting neuroprotection and functional recovery. Dr. Hu's innovative work includes developing ER stress modulators for neuroprotection through AAV-mediated gene therapy strategies, pioneering safer treatments for glaucoma-related optic neuropathies, and utilizing advanced imaging and deep learning techniques to identify genetic causes of RGC degeneration. He has published numerous influential papers and has been recognized with awards such as the Douglas Johnson Award from the BrightFocus Foundation and the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Travel Fellowship. Dr. Hu's research emphasizes the translation of laboratory discoveries into effective vision restoration treatments.
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