Cell Biology of the Eye: Development, Disorders, and Repair

Dear Colleagues, 

The eye is a highly specialized and complex organ, whose development depends on the precisely coordinated spatiotemporal orchestration of cellular and molecular cues. Proper functioning of the eye requires homeostasis in each of its structural and functional components. Any disruption in its developmental orchestration or the maintenance of homeostasis in a fully developed eye can lead to blindness.

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue, "Cell Biology of the Eye: Development, Disorders, and Repair", which aims to bring together cutting-edge research to deepen our understanding of ocular development, associated diseases and treatment modalities. 

We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that will serve as a valuable resource for the scientific community committed to advancing eye health and restoring visual function.

Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Cell signaling and gene regulatory networks in eye development
• Stem cells and organoids for ocular research
• Regenerative medicine approaches for eye disorders
• Cellular mechanisms of corneal, retinal, or lens homeostasis
• Molecular basis of degenerative eye disorders
• Advanced imaging techniques for studying ocular cell biology
• In vitro and in vivo models of eye development and disease
• Autophagy, apoptosis, and senescence in ocular tissues
• Gene therapy and cell-based interventions for eye diseases
• Innovative therapeutic strategies in ophthalmology

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Meha Kabra
Dr. Praveen Joseph Susaimanickam
Dr. Alessandra Micera
Guest Editors

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