Research projects

Xi He

Doctoral Candidate 11

Gene-environment interactions in myopia development


This project addresses the role of genetic and environmental risk factors for myopia. The research will investigate the role of specific gene variants and their interaction with key lifestyle exposures, with special attention to candidate therapeutic target genes for treating myopia.

INSTITUTE: SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCES, CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

SUPERVISORS: PROF. JEREMY GUGGENHEIM AND DR. LOUISE TERRY