Oxyopia

Oxyopia is a seminar series featuring lectures on basic, clinical, and applied research in vision. Unless otherwise noted, these lectures take place on Mondays 11:10 am to 12:30 pm in 489 Minor Hall. The lectures are free and open to the public.

Upcoming Lecture: February 2

Sandra Benavente, Professor, SUNY College of Optometry

Spring 2026 Lecture Schedule

February 2

Sandra Benavente, Professor, SUNY College of Optometry
Host: Christine Wildsoet

February 9

Elisa Piazza, Assistant Professor, Brain and Cognitive Science, University of Rochester
Host: Michael Silver

February 16

No lecture (Presidents’ Day).

February 23

Kevin Schey, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University
Host: Xiaohua Gong

March 2

Toco Chui, Associate Professor, Eye and Vision Research Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Host: Will Tuten/Roorda

March 16

James Coughan, Senior Scientist, Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Host: Susana Chung

March 23

No lecture (Spring Break).

April 13

Josephine D'Angelo (Roorda lab) and Pabita Dhungel (Wildsoet lab)
Host: VS Students

April 20

Etchi Ako (Feller lab) and Taishi Painter (Gong lab)
Host: VS Students

Oxyopia Archive


To view speakers and abstracts from past Oxyopias, please click on the button below.

Oxyopia Archive

Oxyopia Recording Policy

Recordings by any means (photographing, audiotaping or videotaping) of any presentations at Oxyopia is prohibited, except for official School of Optometry purposes or by the speakers who wish to record their own presentations.

Oxyopia Archive


To view speakers and abstracts from past Oxyopias, please click on the button below.

Oxyopia Archive

Oxyopia Recording Policy

Recordings by any means (photographing, audiotaping or videotaping) of any presentations at Oxyopia is prohibited, except for official School of Optometry purposes or by the speakers who wish to record their own presentations.