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The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is an international eye and vision research organization with more than 11,000 members worldwide.
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Here's your chance to shape the conversation for a 2026 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Special Interest Group (SIG) session. Get your proposal in by Feb. 13 for an opportunity to connect with peers to explore key #research challenges and opportunities. Submit now: https://bit.ly/4qCYbss
Promotional image for ARVO 2026 Special Interest Group virtual sessions, featuring a smiling individual in a lab coat seated at a desk, with text inviting proposals submission by February 13.
February 10, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Discover how @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Anat Galor, MD, MSPH (Bascom Palmer Eye Institute) is advancing ocular surface research and why supporting such #VisionResearch is crucial for eye health. https://bit.ly/466NIOr
#SeeWhatMatters #ophthalmology
Promotional graphic titled "50 States, 50 Stories" featuring a map of the USA in multiple colors. Includes a photo of Anat Galor from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Fla. with text highlighting a story about ocular surface research needing funding. There is a hashtag #SeeWhatMatters and a link to ARVO.org/News/ARVO-Blog.
February 9, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Don't miss out! Sign up for Advance (Feb. 11 - 12)—@arvoinfo.bsky.social's annual #research #careerdevelopment virtual conference—to get tools to build a resilient career amid institutional transitions and evolving funding priorities. FREE for ARVO members. Register now: https://bit.ly/4oWgPLu
Promotional banner for ARVO's virtual Advance Research Career Development Conference. Features two smiling professionals in lab coats, one holding a tablet. Conference dates are February 11 - 12 Theme is Adaptive Leadership and event is free for ARVO members. ARVO logo and website URL are visible.
February 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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It's @arvoinfo.bsky.social's last day at APAO 2026 in Hong Kong! Visit us at Booth #5E-B02 today (9am - 6pm HKT) to hear the latest updates on ARVO events, programs, grants, member benefits and more. Looking forward to seeing you. Remember to tag us on Bluesky when you stop by!
A promotional image for the APAO Congress in Hong Kong. On the left, bold orange text asks, "Going to APAO in Hong Kong?" and provides details: "Visit ARVO, Booth #5E-B02, Feb. 5-7, 9am – 6pm HKT." The ARVO logo is displayed at the bottom left. On the right, there's a photo of a traditional boat with red sails on the water, with Hong Kong's skyline in the background under a blue sky.
February 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Today is the deadline to get your abstracts in for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Imaging session held on All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.). Seeking original research on new imaging techniques/applications to #ClinicalOphthalmology/ #VisionResearch/ #Biomedicine. Submit now: https://bit.ly/44TkeTo
Promotional graphic for abstract submission from January 5 to February 6 for ARVO: Imaging in the Eye session on May 2 in Denver, Colorado. Includes a website link and features a vivid image of a human eye illustration in blue tones.
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Congrats to the 2026 recipients of the @arvoinfo.bsky.social journals achievement awards! For Excellence in Peer Review―Thomas Ach; Jan Brascamp; Stuart Gardiner. For Excellence in Editorial Service Awards―Rigmor Baraas; Joshua Solomon; and Dirk-Uwe Bartsch. Thanks to the awardees for their service.
Congratulatory announcement from ARVO, recognizing individuals for Excellence in Peer Review Awards and Excellence in Editorial Service Awards. For the Peer Review Awards: Thomas Ah (IOVS) from University Hospital Bonn, Germany; Jan Brascamp (JOV) from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.; and Stuart Gardiner (TVST) from Devers Eye Institute, Portland, Ore. For the Editorial Service Awards: Rigmor Baraas (IOVS) from University of South-Eastern Norway, Notodden, Norway; Joshua Solomon (JOV) from City St. George's University of London, London, UK; and Dirk-Uwe Bartsch (TVST) from University of California San Diego, San Diego, Calif.
February 5, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Attention @arvoinfo.bsky.social members! Have a proposal for a novel ophthalmic treatment, drug/device? Enter Eye Pitch for a chance to present to industry experts during #ARVO2026 plus win great prizes and an amazing opportunity for investment. Submit by Feb. 20. https://bit.ly/4a8PfEy
ARVO promotional graphic for "Eye Pitch". Text invites proposals for ophthalmic treatments, drugs, or devices to win seed funding, with a deadline to apply by February 20. Image includes a person speaking at a podium.
February 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Attending APAO 2026 in Hong Kong? Stop by our @arvoinfo.bsky.social booth #5E-B02 (Feb. 5 - 7, 9am - 6pm HKT) to get the latest updates on ARVO events, programs, grants, member benefits and more. We can't wait to see you. Tag us on Bluesky when you stop by!
A promotional image for the APAO Congress in Hong Kong. On the left, bold orange text asks, "Going to APAO in Hong Kong?" and provides details: "Visit ARVO, Booth #5E-B02, Feb. 5-7, 9am – 6pm HKT." The ARVO logo is displayed at the bottom left. On the right, there's a photo of a traditional boat with red sails on the water, with Hong Kong's skyline in the background under a blue sky.
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Secure your seat for next week's Advance (Feb. 11-12) — @arvoinfo.bsky.social's annual #research #careerdevelopment virtual conference. Get the tools to build a resilient career amid institutional transitions and evolving funding priorities. FREE for ARVO members. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4oWgPLu
Promotional banner for ARVO's virtual Advance Research Career Development Conference. Features two smiling professionals in lab coats, one holding a tablet. Conference dates are February 11-12 Theme is Adaptive Leadership and event is free for ARVO members. ARVO logo and website URL are visible.
February 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Still time to get your abstracts in for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Imaging session held on All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.). Submit your original research on new imaging techniques/applications to #ClinicalOphthalmology/ #VisionResearch/ #Biomedicine by Feb. 6. https://bit.ly/44TkeTo
Promotional graphic for abstract submission from January 5 to February 6 for ARVO: Imaging in the Eye session on May 2 in Denver, Colorado. Includes a website link and features a vivid image of a human eye illustration in blue tones.
February 3, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Heading to APAO 2026 in Hong Kong? Be sure to visit @arvoinfo.bsky.social from Feb. 5-7 (9am - 6pm HKT) at Booth #5E-B02. Get the latest updates on ARVO events, programs, grants, member benefits and more. We can't wait to chat with you. Tag us on Bluesky when you stop by!
A promotional image for the APAO Congress in Hong Kong. On the left, bold orange text asks, "Going to APAO in Hong Kong?" and provides details: "Visit ARVO, Booth #5E-B02, Feb. 5-7, 9am – 6pm HKT." The ARVO logo is displayed at the bottom left. On the right, there's a photo of a traditional boat with red sails on the water, with Hong Kong's skyline in the background under a blue sky.
February 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Remember, you have until Feb. 13 to get your proposal in for a 2026 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Special Interest Group (SIG) session. These virtual group sessions are a fantastic platform to discuss common #research challenges/issues/opportunities. Submit now. https://bit.ly/4qCYbss
Promotional image for ARVO 2026 Special Interest Group virtual sessions, featuring a smiling individual in a lab coat seated at a desk, with text inviting proposals submission by February 13.
February 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Do you know a young researcher who has made important contributions to #ophthalmology/#VisualScience research related to eye/visual system disorders? Nominate them for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Cogan Award for a chance to spotlight their achievements. Submit by March 1. https://bit.ly/4jA3kzq
2025 recipient Alex Hewitt, PhD, FARVO, presented with the Cogan Award by ARVO Board Trustee Tien Wong, FRCS, PhD, FARVO
January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Discover how @arvoinfo.bsky.social member Alison Abraham, PhD, MHS, MS (@colorado.edu) is advancing aging and sensory health research, working to make #VisionHealth accessible for all communities. https://bit.ly/4rdRMo2
#SeeWhatMatters #ophthalmology
Promotional graphic titled "50 States, 50 Stories" featuring a map of the USA in multiple colors. Includes a photo of Alison Abraham, PhD, MHS, MS from the University of Colorado, with text about her work on keeping vision health within reach. There is a hashtag #SeeWhatMatters and a link to ARVO.org/News/ARVO-Blog.
January 29, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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Remember to reserve your home base in Denver, Colo. for #ARVO2026 (May 3-7) and All-Access Saturday (May 2) while rooms are still available. Book your stay at one of the 24 great hotels in the @arvoinfo.bsky.social block today: https://bit.ly/3PGRGpd
#VisionResearch #ophthalmology
Denver, Colorado night skyline
January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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You can still apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social #SciComm Training Fellowship to elevate your #sciencecommunication/#scienceadvocacy skills. This is a great opportunity for junior researchers in #VisionScience. Don't miss out! Apply by Jan. 30: https://bit.ly/48Ardmq
#SciCommT
Group of smiling ARVO Science Communication Training Fellowship participants posed on stairs. Text encourages to apply for Fellowship by January 30. Visit ARVO.org/SCTF for more details.
January 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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@arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Leo Kim, MD, PhD (Mass Eye and Ear) — 2025 recipient of the Kreissig Award for Excellence in #RetinalSurgery. Learn how his groundbreaking work on PVR is shaping the future of #RetinalDetachment treatments: https://bit.ly/4rgxFFC
#VisionResearch
January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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@arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Ching-Yu Cheng [mentor] and Nicholas Tan (Singapore Eye Research Institute)—2026 recipients of the Dr. David L. Epstein Award. Read about their cutting-edge research using #AI to predict #glaucoma risk/progression. https://bit.ly/3NGjefD
#VisionResearch
Image showing the 2026 Dr. David L. Epstein Awardees, Nicholas Y.Q. Tan and mentor Ching-Yu Cheng smiling against a nature background featuring the text 'Congratulations and the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research logo
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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@arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Nazlee Zebardast, MPH, MD (Mass Eye and Ear) — 2025 recipient of the Carl Camras Translational Research Award. Read about her pioneering use of image-based machine learning endophenotypes for #glaucoma genetic discovery. https://bit.ly/4t5rJBk
Image of Nazlee Zebardast, recipient of the 2026 Carl Camras Translational Research Award from the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research, featuring her name, title at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Eye and Ear, and location in Boston, Mass. The text 'Congratulations' is displayed at the top.
January 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Secure your spot for Advance — @arvoinfo.bsky.social's annual #research #careerdevelopment virtual conference (Feb. 11 - 12). Learn how to build a resilient career amid funding fluctuations, institutional transitions and evolving funding priorities. FREE for ARVO members https://bit.ly/4oWgPLu
Promotional banner for ARVO's virtual Advance Research Career Development Conference. Features two smiling professionals in lab coats, one holding a tablet. Conference dates are February 11-12 Theme is Adaptive Leadership and event is free for ARVO members. ARVO logo and website URL are visible.
January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Congrats to Amithavikram Hathibelagal (L V Prasad Eye Institute); Saumya Jakati (L V Prasad Eye Institute); Ahmed Shata (Mansoura Univ.)—2025 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation Collaborative Research Fellowship recipients. Discover how their work is advancing #ophthalmicresearch https://bit.ly/4sXUHme
Congratulatory graphic featuring three recipients of the 2025 ARVO Foundation Collaborative Research Fellowships. From left to right: Amithvikram R. Hathibelagal, PhD from L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India; Saumya Jakati, MD also from L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India; and Ahmed Shata, PhD from Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt. Each individual is smiling and presented against a blue background with text overlay that includes their names and affiliations.
January 23, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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@arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation congratulates Anil Kumar Chekuri, PhD (Mass Eye and Ear)—2026 recipient of the Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in #Retina. Learn more about his outstanding contributions to gene therapy for #RetinalDegeneration: https://bit.ly/3NqPOSL
#VisionResearch
Congratulations to Anil Chekuri, PhD (Harvard Medical School; Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston) for receiving the 2026 Bert M. Glaser, MD, Award for Innovative Research given by the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research. The image features a professional headshot of Anil Chekuri against a blue and white geometric background.
January 22, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Get your abstracts in for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's #Imaging in the Eye session held on All-Access Saturday (May 2; Denver, Colo.). Seeking original research on new imaging techniques/applications to #ClinicalOphthalmology/ #VisionResearch/ #Biomedicine. Submit by Feb. 7 https://bit.ly/44TkeTo
Promotional graphic for abstract submission from January 5 to February 6 for ARVO: Imaging in the Eye session on May 2 in Denver, Colorado. Includes a website link and features a vivid image of a human eye illustration in blue tones.
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Celebrating Rose Tan (@jhu.edu Medicine) — recipient of the 2026 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation Research Catalyst Award. Her innovative #VisionResearch is paving the way for earlier #DiabeticRetinopathy detection using advanced #imaging and systemic biomarkers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sMRJ4h
Banner with text congratulating Rose Tan, MD, MSc, PhD from Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital on receiving the 2026 ARVO Foundation Research Catalyst Award, featuring a portrait of Rose Tan.
January 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Ready to elevate your #sciencecommunication/#scienceadvocacy skills? Apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's #SciComm Training Fellowship. This is a great opportunity for junior researchers in #VisionScience. Submission deadline is Jan. 30. https://bit.ly/48Ardmq
#SciCommTF
Group of smiling ARVO Science Communication Training Fellowship participants posed on stairs. Text encourages to apply for Fellowship by January 30. Visit ARVO.org/SCTF for more details.
January 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM