Robert Lavker, Ph.D.
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Robert Lavker, Ph.D.
@robertlavkerlab.bsky.social
Scientist and avid photographer
Reposted by Robert Lavker, Ph.D.
We’re excited to see our Ichthyosis community come together again!

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026
📍 Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago

It’s a special chance to meet others living with Ichthyosis, hear updates on ongoing research, and enjoy some fun and support together.
We hope to see you there 💙
October 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
My new book entitled, “The Shape of Water”, represents the intersection of art, science, and imagination. Every image is captured in milliseconds and offers a window into the invisible beauty of physics in motion.
For more details contact me at rmlavker@gmail.com
#skyart #skyphoto #newbook
August 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Proud to share our lab’s work at #ARVO2025 on corneal injury, limbal stem cell deficiency, and epithelial migration, all aimed at advancing treatments to restore vision and improve healing.

#EyeSky
@arvo2025.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Reposted by Robert Lavker, Ph.D.
Having a device that can measure TEWL remotely, continuously or as programmed by the investigator - and without perturbing a patient during sleep - is a major advance.

#wearabledevices #DermSky

A non-contact wearable device for monitoring epidermal molecular flux
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
April 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Our collaborative study with the Thaxton & Peng labs reveals that targeting keratinocyte SR-B1 with HDL nanoparticles reduces IL-17A–driven skin inflammation, highlighting SR-B1 as a promising therapeutic target in psoriasis and related skin diseases. #DermSky
Our new works Showing
A novel HDL nanoparticle based lotion is a new targeted therapy for inflammatory skin diseases.
rdcu.be/egf8X
April 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Our npj #RegenerativeMedicine study introduces a nanoparticle therapy that improves LSCD outcomes by reducing inflammation, neovascularization, and conjunctivalization—offering a promising treatment for mustard keratopathy.
🔗 Read more: rdcu.be/eeh1E
@natureportfolio.bsky.social #Nanomedicine #LSCD
A novel therapy to ameliorate nitrogen mustard-induced limbal stem cell deficiency using lipoprotein-like nanoparticles
npj Regenerative Medicine - A novel therapy to ameliorate nitrogen mustard-induced limbal stem cell deficiency using lipoprotein-like nanoparticles
rdcu.be
March 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Earned 1st place in the recent Photo Challenge Focus competition. The subject matter was leading lines. This is an image of the venerable Ventura Pier that I took at sunset when attending the Cornea Gordon Conference.

#photochallenge #leadinglines #venturapier #sunset #california #photosky
March 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Incredible time at the Cornea Gordon Conference with the team! So proud of everyone for sharing their research, presenting posters, and having great discussions. Exciting science, new connections, and lots of inspiration for what’s next!

#GordonConference #CorneaResearch #eyesky #corneasky
February 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Aspens (Aspen, CO)

Earned 3rd place and a Top 10 Crowd Favorite recognition on Photocrowd!

www.photocrowd.com/photographer...

Camera Panasonic DMC-GX8
Lens model LUMIX G VARIO 7-14/F4.0
Shutter speed 1/400
Aperture f/7.1
Focal length 14 mm
35mm equivalent 28 mm
ISO 100
January 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Nutcracker Royale

Camera Panasonic DMC-GX8
Lens model LUMIX G VARIO 7-14/F4.0
Shutter speed 1/2
Aperture f/7.1
Focal length 8 mm
35mm equivalent 16 mm
ISO 400
December 7, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Rhapsody in Color

The iconic "Gershwin Tunnel" connecting United Airlines Concourses B & C at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.

#PanasonicDMCGX7 #OHareInternationalAirport #rhapsody #colorfultunnel #digitalart #digitalphotography #loveofphotography #visualart #scientistphotographer
November 20, 2024 at 5:09 AM