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The Center for the Study of Macular Degeneration (CSMD) is a dedicated biomedical research unit and
part of the Neuroscience Research Institute (NRI) at the University of California,
Santa Barbara (UCSB). The mission of the CSMD is to advance basic biomedical research
into the cellular, molecular, and genetic factors that contribute to the human
ocular diseases that are known as macular degeneration. In pursuing its mission,
the CSMD seeks to stimulate interactions between basic and clinical scientists,
contribute to the training of students and postdoctoral fellows, and lay the groundwork
for the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to treat macular
degeneration.
The UCSB Neuroscience Research Institute
Founded in 1986, the Neuroscience Research Institute has now grown to include
14 Laboratories, two Research Centers, and two Core Facilities that provide research
support in the areas of computer technology and microscopy. The Institute's investigators
include faculty members, professional research scientists, professional staff,
postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduates. Together, they conduct
state-of-the-art research into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying
the normal development and function of the nervous system, various neurodegenerative
conditions, as well as the neurobiological bases of behavior.
The UCSB Campus
UCSB is one of the nine campuses of the University of California System. It's
academic community consists of 17,600 undergraduates, 2,500 graduate students,
and 1000 faculty members. The College of Letters and Science, the College of Engineering,
and the College of Creative Studies offer nearly 80 undergraduate majors and over
30 minors in addition to more than 30 graduate-level programs. UCSB is a member
of the Association of American Universities, and is ranked among some of the most
prestigious institutions of higher learning in the United States and Canada.
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