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Institute for Ophthalmic Research in Tübingen
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Headed by Prof. Dr. Ueffing. Investigation of degenerative, neoplastic and vascular diseases of the eye and the visual pathway. Therapy & treatment strategies.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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We are absltly thrilled to welcome Julian Wolf to IOR! He uses a combination of multi-omics technologies and computational modelling to study the #retina. Save the date !
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Liquid biopsy proteomics in translational ophthalmology
Julian Wolf’s research integrates multi-omics technologies and computational modeling to unravel the molecular complexity of the human eye and advance the understanding and treatment of retinal diseas...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The symposium aims to bridge neuro-ophthalmology and vision rehabilitation. Young researchers invitation for abstracts submission of short presentations - Deadline 15. December. Places are limited !
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International Symposium: “Neuro-Ophthalmology Meets Vision Rehabilitation”
International Interdisciplinary Symposium - 8.-9. May, 2026 in Tübingen, Germany
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October 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Congrats 👏 to Angela Armento and Pietro De Angeli, who received prestigious prizes from the @Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG) for their research in retinal biology and innovative gene therapy!💪💪
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Two IOR young Researchers Honored with Prestigious DOG Awards
Congratulations to Angela Armento and Pietro De Angeli, who have each received prestigious prizes from the Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG) for their groundbreaking research in retinal bi...
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September 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Three young scientists from the IOR Tübingen earned prestigious #RD2025 Travel Awards to present their retinal research in Prague! Congrats 💪
#RetinitisPigmentosa #AMD
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September 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Congrats to @prof-clark.bsky.social for the 2025 #Svar Complement Excellence Award at ICW Brisbane ! This Award is an annual honor for outstanding international contributions to complement science. 💪👏
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Prof. Simon J. Clark wins the 2025 Svar Complement Excellence Award at ICW Brisbane
This award highlights Simon’s outstanding contributions to complement research
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September 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Congrats Simon! This is well deserved!👍👏
#AMD #ophthalmology #complement
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prof-clark.bsky.social Simon J. Clark @prof-clark.bsky.social · Sep 15
It’s a huge honor to receive one of this years SVAR Complement Excellence Award 2025! Thank you so much for this recognition of our work studying ECM-driven immunity!
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September 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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We are excited to announce that PhD student positions will be available in Tübingen and Paris, starting on Jan 1 2026. 👉 Deadline for application 5 October 2025!

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The 'Limits2Vision' International Research Training Group is offering up to 20 PhD positions.
We are excited to announce that up to 20 PhD student positions (funded for up to 3.5 years) will be available in Tübingen and Paris, starting on January 1, 2026.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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🚨 New 🇩🇪🇫🇷 PhD program: #Limits2Vision by IOR Tübingen & IDV Paris🤝 to study energy metabolism in the retina—health & disease💪👏 Launching Jan 2026, funded by @dfg.de with €5M+ & FGU to train future leaders in vision research. 👁️🔬
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Tübingen and Paris Join Forces for the Future of Eye Research
The binational graduate program “Limits2Vision” explores how energy metabolism operates in the healthy retina and how it is altered in retinal diseases.
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July 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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From Lab to Clinic: Retinal Research in Tübingen – Prof. Ueffing has been interviewed by Europe’s largest online portal for ophthalmology "Eyefox". German with English subtitles on YouTube.
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From Lab to Clinic: Retinal Research in Tübingen – Prof. Dr. Marius Ueffing
Europe’s largest online portal for ophthalmology "Eyefox", interviewed Prof. Marius Ueffing, director of the Institute for Ophthalmic Research Tübingen
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July 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Double win for the Applied Vision Research Group #ISCEV2025 Sven Schumayer & Anna Nikolaidou got the Eberhard-Dodt-Award for breakthroughs in #neurotech & visual electrophysiology.💪🧠👁️ #VisionScience @carlzeissstiftung.bsky.social @unituebingen.bsky.social @tueneurocampus.bsky.social
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Eberhard-Dodt-Award for Sven Schumayer and Anna Nikolaidou at ISCEV 2025
Award-winning vision science: Bridging neurotech and ophthalmology at ISCEV 2025
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July 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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SAVE THE DATE! Dell´Orco from Verona Uni will give a talk on bottom-up computational models to unravel the complex biology of photoreceptors and its role in developing treatments for cone-rod dystrophies. #Modeling #Therapeutics
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Molecular networks in photoreceptors – from modeling to therapeutic design
by Daniele Dell´Orco
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June 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Groundbreaking study with a non-invasive way to track ciliary muscle activity during eye focus—paves the way for smart, self-adjusting vision aids for age-related farsightedness. 👁#innovation ✨ @carlzeissstiftung.bsky.social
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Non-invasive measuring of biopotentials of the ciliary muscle during accommodation in emmetropes
This study is part of the larger interdisciplinary project "Maintaining Sharp Vision Even in Old Age"
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June 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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E. Zrenner has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of #Ophthalmology at #DOC2025. Pioneer of retina implant and gene therapies for vision restoration. Laudations by J-A Sahel, M Spitzer & M Ueffing honored his groundbreaking legacy.
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Eberhart Zrenner in die „Hall of Fame“ der Ophthalmologie aufgenommen
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May 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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For the #Myopia #IMC 2024, this review serves as historical overview and also springboard for future research, emphasising the complex interplay between genetics, visual experience and environmental factors.
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A landmark review of key discoveries in myopia research
Short summary of 10 key lines of discovery in myopia research, as considered by the authors, and prepared on request by the chair of the International Myopia Conference (IMC) 2024, Professor Weizhong ...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Researchers from iMST, Furtwangen University, and the IOR have developed an intraocular ring electrode to record ciliary muscle biopotentials—a step toward restoring natural accommodation in aging eyes.
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Intraocular Ring Electrode Records Neuromuscular Signals of the Ciliary Muscle to Restore Accommodation in Presbyopia
Recording the eye’s intent to focus: This innovation could one day help millions regain near vision lost to aging.
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April 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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The annual conference by #ProRetina, brings together researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates and again demonstrates the power of collaborative research and the importance of patient-oriented science
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Spotlight on the 19th PRO RETINA Research Colloquium – A Showcase of Excellence in Retinal Research
Strong Presence from the Institute for Ophthalmic Research, Tübingen
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April 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Strengthening European Ties: Institut de la Vision in Paris visits the IOR in Tübingen. This meeting was the first of its kind between the 2 internationally renowned institutes in vision and ophthalmology.
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Strengthening European Ties: Institut de la Vision in Paris visits the Institute of Ophthalmic Research in Tübingen
This meeting marked the first of its kind between the two institutions.
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April 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Scientists from the Center of #Ophthalmology in Tübingen with colleagues from the Dept of #Oncology find a new gene editing approach for a specific #UsherSyndrome and for more effective future therapies!
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New gene editing approach shows promise for specific Usher Syndrome a rare cause of hearing and vision loss
Scientists and clinicians from the Center of Ophthalmology in Tübingen together with colleagues from the Department of Oncology tried a EDCas9, which emerges as a flexible and powerful editing approac...
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March 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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We are very glad to have as next invited speaker for our Ophthalmic Research Symposia at IOR, Simon Binder from IMTEK of the @University of @uni-freiburg.de On 13 March, let's welcome him! 👏👏👏👏
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Microfabrication Aspects for the Integration of Soft Polymers in Implantable Sensors
by Simon Binder
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March 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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#AMD is a leading cause of blindness in the elderly, driven by multiple risk factors. In this study, researchers from Tübingen employed RPE cells derived from iPSC generated from donors.
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iPSC-derived RPE cells from donors were used to study the combined effects of genetic and environmental AMD risks.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the main causes of blindness in the elderly population and is caused by a combination of risk factors.
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February 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Ein weiteres lesenswertes Interview mit Prof. Schaeffel vom IOR / FIA. Der Biophysiker aus Tübingen erklärt, was die aktuelle Studienlage zum Einsatz von Dark Mode und Blaufiltern offenbart - und was nicht.

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Dark Mode und Blaufilter: Was diese Features wirklich für unsere Augen am Bildschirm bringen - t3n – digital pioneers
Einstellungen wie der Dark Mode oder auch Blaufilter sollen unsere Augen entlasten. Was sagt die aktuelle Studienlage dazu – und was nicht?
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February 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Scientists from IOR in Tübingen, Heidelberg University and University College London have systematically investigated 23 mutations in the IFT140 gene to determine their effects on protein function and disease severity.
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How genetic mutations in a protein complex affect cilia, leading to ciliopathies
A group of scientists from IOR in Tübingen together with colleagues from Heidelberg University, and University College London has systematically investigated 23 genetic mutations in the IFT140 gene.
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February 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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The results of this research suggest that cell’s vulnerability to oxidative stress is determined by genetic risk factors within the cells. Data support the idea that RPE cells with high genetic risk are less able to withstand oxidative stress.
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February 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Prof. Frank Schaeffel vom IOR Tübingen war wieder als Experte gefragt! Hier ein lesenswerter Artikel über die Kurzsichtigkeit als wachsendes Problem.
#Myopie
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Myopie: Kurzsichtigkeit als wachsende Herausforderung
Kurzsichtigkeit nimmt stark zu. Über die physiologischen Gründe hierfür und mögliche Behandlungsoptionen berichtete Professor Dr. Frank...
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February 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM