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Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Older Adult Health Care, University Of Maine Center On Aging Jun 2021

Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Older Adult Health Care, University Of Maine Center On Aging

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Flyer advertising registration opportunities for the 16th Annual University of Maine Center on Aging Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium scheduled for October 25, 2021.


Critique Of Experimental Procedures Targeting Retinitis Pigmentosa, Jenna Goss May 2021

Critique Of Experimental Procedures Targeting Retinitis Pigmentosa, Jenna Goss

Honors College

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a group of hereditary genetic disorders, all causing degradation of the retina through loss of rod photoreceptor cells, ultimately causing loss of vision and in many cases complete blindness. Despite the prevalence o fRetinitis Pigmentosa disorders, safe and effective treatment methods have not yet been approved to stop or regain vision loss in patients diagnosed with RP. However, the ophthalmic field as a whole is working on several new technologies and procedures in order to both slow loss of vision as well as potentially regain lost sight. In this thesis, I describe the genetic causes and …