Skip to content

NEI Research News

Thanks to the work of NEI scientists and grantees, we’re constantly learning new information about the causes and treatment of vision disorders. Get the latest updates about their work — along with other news about NEI.

Source
57 items
Eye on the Future

NEI announces winners of ‘Eye on the Future’ teen video contest  

Four high school students have been selected as the grand prize winners of the fourth annual National Eye Institute (NEI) Eye on the Future teen video contest.
Decorative

NEI launches video contest to inspire teens to explore science

Annual Eye on the Future Teen Video Contest inspires high school students from all backgrounds to explore science. Winners receive $2,000 and a trip to NIH.

NEI launches new funding mechanism: Grants for intramural investigators

A new NEI intramural grant program called “Innovate Together” enables intramural postdoctoral fellows and staff scientists to explore new tools and techniques.
Elements of successful NIH grant applications

Elements of successful NIH grant applications

Perspective article aims to help beginning scientists develop thoughtful, articulate, compelling, and competitive research proposals.
Dave Steele

Blind poet visits NIH

Dave Steele, AKA The Blind Poet, brought his metered message of hope and inspiration to the NIH campus.

New fellowship program aims to further understanding of the publication process

The National Eye Institute has worked with the editors-in-chief of 7 leading vision journals to create a new two-year program: the Council of Vision Editors Fellowship Program.

U.S. - Ireland R&D Partnership hosts workshop

About 50 participants took part in the virtual event, designed to raise awareness of the U.S.- Ireland R&D Partnership Program.
Richard Lee, NEI's Clinical Director, 2023

National Eye Institute selects Dr. Richard Lee as clinical director

The National Eye Institute (NEI) has chosen Richard Lee, M.D., Ph.D., as the institute’s clinical director, overseeing clinical research and serving as clinical policy advisor for NEI.

Standardizing eye imaging data

The NEI and partners have published an editorial on the value of being able to store and share eye imaging data in standard formats.
Emily Chew

Emily Chew named NIH distinguished investigator

A longstanding member of the NEI/NIH community, Emily Chew, M.D., has been promoted to the title of NIH Distinguished Investigator for her tireless and prolific work as a care provider and clinical trialist.