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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b>The Graduate Program in Physiological Optics and Vision Science at the University of Houston College of Optometry</b> in Houston TX is now welcoming applications for its doctoral and master of science programs
 for Fall 2021. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b>The deadline</b> <b>for applications
</b>for Fall 2021 is <b><a href="https://www.opt.uh.edu/future-students-residents/programs/graduate-program/how-to-apply/"><span style="color:blue">February 1, 2021</span></a>
</b><i><span style="color:#002060">(contact us for late applications)</span></i>:  
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-align:justify"><b>The </b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.opt.uh.edu/future-students-residents/programs/graduate-program/"><span style="color:blue">Graduate Program</span></a></span></b>
 provides students with a broad base of knowledge in the vision sciences, as well as the resources and environment for students to develop expertise in specific areas of interest in biomedical science related to vision. Students receive tuition fellowships
 and graduate research and teaching assistant stipends.  Graduate students work side-by side with a diverse and active group of basic, clinical and translational vision
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.opt.uh.edu/research-at-uhco/research-faculty/"><span style="color:blue">Research Faculty</span></a></span></b> using state-of-the-art experimental approaches.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt;text-align:justify"><b>Research areas</b> include studies of
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt">normal and abnormal monocular and binocular vision and eye movements in humans and animal models
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt">basic, clinical and translational research on the ocular surface and anterior segment, inflammation and contact lenses
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt">visual optics, including high resolution imaging of ocular structures, myopia, accommodation, metrics for evaluating image quality
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt">structure/function relations in diseases that affect the retina and optic nerve in humans and in animal models of disease, such as glaucoma<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt">neuroscience, molecular and cellular biology of vision, mechanisms for injury, repair or regeneration of ocular tissues.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b>Educational requirements</b> include a minimum of a B.S. degree (or equivalent) in biological or physical sciences or engineering, optometry or medicine. Research experience in vision or related sciences is
 desirable. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:3.0pt">Questions about applying or the graduate program may be sent to
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:rrattelade@Central.UH.EDU"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue">rrattelade@Central.UH.EDU</span></a></span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Houston Texas offers an excellent blend of cultural and entertainment activities, including acclaimed museums, concert halls, theaters, restaurants, music venues, and professional and collegiate sports.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Laura J. Frishman, PhD                         
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Moores Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Associate Dean for Graduate Studies & Research             
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">College of Optometry<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">University of Houston<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">713.743.1972 (office)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">713.743.2053 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:lfrishman@uh.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">lfrishman@uh.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">4901 Calhoun, JDA Rm 2195<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Houston, Texas 77204.2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Laura J Frishman, PhD<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Moores Professor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">College of Optometry<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">University of Houston<o:p></o:p></p>
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