Building a Community for Sustainable Vision Research
Webinar| Oct. 29 |8 - 9:30am ET
- Member/Member-in-training — $0
- Nonmember/Nonmember-in-training — $15
Audience: Clinicians and basic researchers seeking information on how to reduce the environmental impact of their research and/or clinical activities.
Summary: This webinar will explore practical strategies for implementing sustainability in vision research laboratories, addressing the gap between environmental awareness and actionable change. Attendees will gain insight into overcoming common challenges, such as regulatory and procurement constraints, while learning about proven resources and frameworks like those offered by My Green Lab. The session will also highlight cost-saving opportunities, institutional support mechanisms, and real-world examples through case studies. A dedicated discussion segment will allow participants to engage with speakers and peers to share experiences and ideas. This program is ideal for researchers and clinicians seeking to align their practices with current sustainability standards.
This webinar is hosted by ARVO's Community for Sustainable Vision Research Working Group. A certificate of attendance will be available to attendees upon request (email arvo@arvo.org).
Organizers: Yutao Liu, PhD, FARVO; Subhabrata Chakrabarti, PhD, FARVO; Meredith Gregory-Ksander, PhD; and Jarrod Harman, PhD.
Presentations
Overview of My Green Lab programs and resources available to help create sustainable labs
Kayla Stocking
Market Development Representative
My Green Lab
Benefits of investing in a Sustainability Action Plan: How institutions can help support/promote sustainable practices and lessons learned along the way
Colette Baker
Sustainability Manager
Harvard Medical School
Sustainability awareness and the importance of building a sustainable laboratory culture
Gustavo Gameiro, MD, PhD
Scientist
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Sustainable AI in ophthalmology
Simon Nusinovici, PhD
Assistant Professor
Duke University-National University of Singapore Medical School
*Presenters and presentations are subject to change.