Dr. Sara Thomasy (she/hers)
@sarathomasy.bsky.social
A veterinary ophthalmologist @ucdavis, 👁 scientist, & mom looking to make the 🌎 clearer for people & animals. Co-director of CMSTP T32 for DVMs getting their PhD. Views are my own. 🐴🦜🥰
https://covsl.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/
https://covsl.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/
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Want a #PhD or #MS in #biomedical research? We conduct interdisciplinary, collaborative mechanistic & translational research in many disciplines @ucdavis. A 🧵 integrativepath.vetmed.ucdavis.edu Register for our town hall: ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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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
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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
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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
#VisionResearch
January 22, 2026 at 8:06 PM
@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
#VisionResearch
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I’m delighted to share a milestone: my first first-author paper has been published in the Journal of Vision!
Guided by my advisor, Miguel Eckstein, we study gaze following in dynamic scenes as a goal-directed visual decision process rather than a reflex.
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Guided by my advisor, Miguel Eckstein, we study gaze following in dynamic scenes as a goal-directed visual decision process rather than a reflex.
📄 jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx...
The psychophysics of dynamic gaze-following saccades during search | JOV | ARVO Journals
jov.arvojournals.org
January 23, 2026 at 2:42 AM
I’m delighted to share a milestone: my first first-author paper has been published in the Journal of Vision!
Guided by my advisor, Miguel Eckstein, we study gaze following in dynamic scenes as a goal-directed visual decision process rather than a reflex.
📄 jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx...
Guided by my advisor, Miguel Eckstein, we study gaze following in dynamic scenes as a goal-directed visual decision process rather than a reflex.
📄 jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx...
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Also, in case anyone else is looking for vision science or perception demos, Ben Balas has collected a bunch of great resources. sites.google.com/view/hands-o...
Hands-on Vision Science
Practical Vision Science - Learning Through Experimentation
sites.google.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Also, in case anyone else is looking for vision science or perception demos, Ben Balas has collected a bunch of great resources. sites.google.com/view/hands-o...
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A global first in AMD research: the RIMR AMD Consortium unites 100k+ longitudinal OCT scans across continents, unlocking scalable AI-ready insights into disease progression.
#AMD #Retina #Ophthalmology #OCT #AIinHealthcare #BigData #VisionScience #MedTech buff.ly/qQNCKQ5
#AMD #Retina #Ophthalmology #OCT #AIinHealthcare #BigData #VisionScience #MedTech buff.ly/qQNCKQ5
Initiation of a global consortium to study the progression of age-related macular degeneration: RIMR AMD consortium report # 1 - PubMed
The RIMR AMD Consortium represents a novel model for global collaboration in AMD research, enabling the pooling and analysis of heterogeneous imaging data while addressing privacy, regulatory, and…
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A global first in AMD research: the RIMR AMD Consortium unites 100k+ longitudinal OCT scans across continents, unlocking scalable AI-ready insights into disease progression.
#AMD #Retina #Ophthalmology #OCT #AIinHealthcare #BigData #VisionScience #MedTech buff.ly/qQNCKQ5
#AMD #Retina #Ophthalmology #OCT #AIinHealthcare #BigData #VisionScience #MedTech buff.ly/qQNCKQ5
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![“There’s a lot of value in bringing in tech talent,” Donald Moynihan, a professor of public policy at the University of Michigan, told Nextgov/FCW. “That said, part of the reason why there’s a need for tech talent in government right now is because [Department of Government Efficiency] drove out some very talented individuals who were already in government.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2rrp7amblhg3xoly5n5huiqv/bafkreig6nmddob7x5fkbufgwjgdzttcfhjzxihrnndmnajy234b6bpk4py@jpeg)
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Congratulations to Raneesh on a successful poster presentation and for representing @sarathomasy.bsky.social’s group and my group so well! We are very proud!
December 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Congratulations to Raneesh on a successful poster presentation and for representing @sarathomasy.bsky.social’s group and my group so well! We are very proud!
DVM-PhD candidate Raneesh Ramarapu will be representing COVSL and @RogersLabUCD well @ASCBiology this year - check out his awesome work! @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social
I’m sad to miss #CellBio2025 this year, but a student I co-mentor with @sarathomasy.bsky.social (Raneesh Ramarapu) will be presenting a paper poster and a digital poster about single-cell developmental trajectories and microtubules in corneal formation! Please check it out! @ascbiology.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
DVM-PhD candidate Raneesh Ramarapu will be representing COVSL and @RogersLabUCD well @ASCBiology this year - check out his awesome work! @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social
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@arvoinfo.bsky.social member Patrice Hicks, PhD, MPH (@umich.edu) sheds light on the impact of environment/social risk factors on #VisionHealth and access to eye-care, plus the cost for patients of underfunding public health #research. Read more on ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/4oSErkc
#SeeWhatMatters
#SeeWhatMatters
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
@arvoinfo.bsky.social member Patrice Hicks, PhD, MPH (@umich.edu) sheds light on the impact of environment/social risk factors on #VisionHealth and access to eye-care, plus the cost for patients of underfunding public health #research. Read more on ARVOBlog: https://bit.ly/4oSErkc
#SeeWhatMatters
#SeeWhatMatters
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Revisiting some older material and this paper came up again during a discussion about viral tools in avian retina. Our study was part of the Rising Stars in Avian Physiology collection and showed that AAV2 9 can reliably reach and transduce avian photoreceptors.
More in thread below..
More in thread below..
November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Revisiting some older material and this paper came up again during a discussion about viral tools in avian retina. Our study was part of the Rising Stars in Avian Physiology collection and showed that AAV2 9 can reliably reach and transduce avian photoreceptors.
More in thread below..
More in thread below..
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In this edition of Spotlight, we focus on He Zhao, a Tenure Track Fellow in the Department of Eye and Vision Sciences, who tells us what a typical day looks like, what part of his work surprises him, and what he is excited about in the next year.
🔗 bit.ly/3K6K3bt
🔗 bit.ly/3K6K3bt
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In this edition of Spotlight, we focus on He Zhao, a Tenure Track Fellow in the Department of Eye and Vision Sciences, who tells us what a typical day looks like, what part of his work surprises him, and what he is excited about in the next year.
🔗 bit.ly/3K6K3bt
🔗 bit.ly/3K6K3bt
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🎓 This year’s Research Excellence Awards were presented at our #DiplomaCeremony, recognising leading work in optometry, optics and vision science.
👏 Congratulations to this year’s recipients! Learn more about their work here ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3K7fpyw
#EyesOnDiploma #Research
👏 Congratulations to this year’s recipients! Learn more about their work here ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3K7fpyw
#EyesOnDiploma #Research
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🎓 This year’s Research Excellence Awards were presented at our #DiplomaCeremony, recognising leading work in optometry, optics and vision science.
👏 Congratulations to this year’s recipients! Learn more about their work here ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3K7fpyw
#EyesOnDiploma #Research
👏 Congratulations to this year’s recipients! Learn more about their work here ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3K7fpyw
#EyesOnDiploma #Research
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Junior researchers: Apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Early Career Mentorship Program for a golden opportunity to get the guidance you need from an ARVO mentor tailored to your interests. Submit by Dec. 1: https://bit.ly/42XnSdM
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Junior researchers: Apply for @arvoinfo.bsky.social's Early Career Mentorship Program for a golden opportunity to get the guidance you need from an ARVO mentor tailored to your interests. Submit by Dec. 1: https://bit.ly/42XnSdM
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Great opportunity for prospective grad students in integrative pathobiology. Info on how to register for virtual open house on October 30 below.
Prospective students, join us for our virtual open house on Oct 30 from 12-1 pm PST to get all your questions answered, register here: ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Great opportunity for prospective grad students in integrative pathobiology. Info on how to register for virtual open house on October 30 below.
Prospective students, join us for our virtual open house on Oct 30 from 12-1 pm PST to get all your questions answered, register here: ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Prospective students, join us for our virtual open house on Oct 30 from 12-1 pm PST to get all your questions answered, register here: ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The hope is to be able to treat or cure autoimmune diseases, provide more effective cancer treatments and prevent serious complications after stem cell transplants.
October 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The hope is to be able to treat or cure autoimmune diseases, provide more effective cancer treatments and prevent serious complications after stem cell transplants.
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It was Goodall's trailblazing research on the personalities and social interactions of the chimpanzees she so closely studied that changed the way we view our connection to the animal kingdom.
Jane Goodall Dies at 91 While on Speaking Tour: She Was a 'Tireless Advocate' for Nature
Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist and animal welfare advocate who became the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees after spending decades studying them in the wild in Tanzania's Gombe Stream...
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October 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It was Goodall's trailblazing research on the personalities and social interactions of the chimpanzees she so closely studied that changed the way we view our connection to the animal kingdom.
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Jane Goodall's work insisting, with evidence from her brilliant and tenacious fieldwork, that we were not so separate from animals, and they were much more like us than the Eurocentric theorists asserted, was so important.
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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It’s Thom Stark talking about the role of double cones (PR5,6) in frogs at #Visionarium2025
September 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
It’s Thom Stark talking about the role of double cones (PR5,6) in frogs at #Visionarium2025
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It’s @pahlberglab.bsky.social talking about his work in the origin of dark continuous noise in rod photoreceptors at #Visionarium2025
September 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
It’s @pahlberglab.bsky.social talking about his work in the origin of dark continuous noise in rod photoreceptors at #Visionarium2025
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It’s Julia Fadjukov speaking about her work Toward a Unified Typology of Mouse Amacrine Cells: Electrophysiology, Transcriptomics, and Large-Scale EM at #Visionarium2025
September 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
It’s Julia Fadjukov speaking about her work Toward a Unified Typology of Mouse Amacrine Cells: Electrophysiology, Transcriptomics, and Large-Scale EM at #Visionarium2025
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It’s Bastien Clémot talking about his work in 3D reconstruction of insects’ movements to explore compensation for
visual noise at #Visionarium2025
visual noise at #Visionarium2025
September 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It’s Bastien Clémot talking about his work in 3D reconstruction of insects’ movements to explore compensation for
visual noise at #Visionarium2025
visual noise at #Visionarium2025
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It’s Eric Warrant talking about Australian Bogong moths use the stars and the Earth’s magnetic field as compasses for long-distance navigation at night at #Visionarium2025
September 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It’s Eric Warrant talking about Australian Bogong moths use the stars and the Earth’s magnetic field as compasses for long-distance navigation at night at #Visionarium2025
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It’s @vancedberg.bsky.social at #Visionarium2025 talking about Polarization vision in marine Invertebrates.
September 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It’s @vancedberg.bsky.social at #Visionarium2025 talking about Polarization vision in marine Invertebrates.