Animals in Research Committee
Animals in Research Committee
Description
The Animals in Research Committee monitors the status of the use of animals in biomedical research and the impact upon ARVO members; provides a resource for eye and vision researchers whose work comes under scrutiny; assists the ARVO Board of Trustees with issues requiring policy decisions; and educates the membership on relevant issues to increase members' awareness of the importance of animal research in understanding eye disease and visual functions.
Activities
- Reviews and recommends policies affecting the use of animals in eye and vision research.
- Sponsors Annual Meeting workshops and develops publications.
- Represents the Association on the AAALAC Board.
- Assists eye and vision researchers whose work comes under scrutiny.
- Reports to the Board of Trustees at its regular meetings.
Resources:
- Toolkit for Biomedical Researchers Using Laboratory Animals (members only)
- Statement for the Use of Animals in Ophthalmic and Vision Research
Meetings
The Committee meets during the ARVO Annual Meeting and conducts business via ARVOConnect, by email and if needed by conference call during the year.
Roster
Chair
Gillian J. McLellan, BVMS, PhD
Section: Glaucoma
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison , Wisc.
Term: 05/03/2018 - 05/06/2021
Member
Malia M. Edwards, PhD
Section: Retinal Cell Biology
Wilmer Eye Institute
Baltimore , Md.
Term: 05/03/2018 - 05/06/2021
Member
Neena B. Haider, PhD
Section: Retinal Cell Biology
Schepens Eye Research Institute/MEEI
Boston , Mass.
Term: 05/11/2017 - 05/07/2020
Member
Andras M. Komaromy, DVM, PhD
Section: Glaucoma
Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
East Lansing , Mich.
Term: 05/03/2018 - 05/06/2021
Member
Darryl R. Overby, PhD
Section: Glaucoma
Imperial College London
London, England , United Kingdom
Term: 05/03/2018 - 05/06/2021
Member
Nimesh B. Patel, OD, PhD
Section: Glaucoma
University of Houston
Houston , Texas
Term: 05/03/2018 - 05/06/2021
Member
Cornelia W. Peterson, DVM
Section: Cornea
The Ohio State University, Collge of Optometry
Columbus , Ohio
Term: 05/11/2017 - 05/07/2020
Member
Katrina L. Schmid, PhD
Section: Anatomy and Pathology
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane Queensland , Australia
Term: 05/11/2017 - 05/07/2020
NEI Liaison, Ex Officio
Lisa A. Neuhold, PhD
National Eye Institute/NIH
Bethesda , Md.
Member
Zubair Ahmed
Section: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
College Park , Md.
Term: 05/02/2019 - 05/05/2022
Member
Daniel Carr, PhD
Section: Immunology/Microbiology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City , Okla.
Term: 05/02/2019 - 05/05/2022
Member
Suresh Viswanathan, PhD
Section: Visual Neuroscience
State University of New York College of Optometry
New York , N.Y.
Term: 05/02/2019 - 05/05/2022
Trustee Liaison, Ex Officio
T. Michael Redmond, PhD, FARVO
Section: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
National Eye Institute/NIH
Bethesda , Md.
Term: 05/11/2017 - 05/05/2022
Ex Officio
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, FARVO
Section: Retinal Cell Biology
SUNY-Buffalo / VA Medical Center - Buffalo
Buffalo , N.Y.
Term: 05/11/2017 - 05/07/2020
Ex Officio
W. Daniel Stamer, PhD, FARVO
Section: Physiology and Pharmacology
Duke University
Durham , N.C.
Term: 05/03/2018 - 05/07/2020
Ex Officio
Justine R. Smith, FRANZCO, PhD, FARVO
Section: Immunology and Microbiology
Flinders University
Adelaide , South Austrailia
Term: 05/11/2017 - 05/05/2022
Ex Officio
Iris M. Rush, CAE
ARVO
Executive Director
Staff Committee Liaison
Jon Mallett, PhD
Staff Committee Liaison
Gabriella Roman