The Whole Health Eye Symposium is an initiative emphasizing the critical connection between eye health and overall well-being. This event brings together researchers, clinicians and patient advocates to discuss clinical advancements and the importance of an integrated approach to vision care.

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On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, NTERI hosted the second annual Whole Health Eye Symposium.  A heartfelt thank you to all who have participated and made this event a success.

NTERI students with Dr. Natalie Afshari

Image of Dr. Afshari speakingWe would like to extend our appreciation to our distinguished keynote speaker, Dr. Natalie Afshari, who presented on “Corneal Endothelium: Genetics, Gene Therapy, and Stem Cell Regeneration.” Her insights were very informative.

 

 

 

 

 

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Additionally, we would like to thank our guest speaker, Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha, who presented on “AI/ML in advancing health: The AIM-AHEAD program.” His presentation centered on the usage of AI/ML in healthcare.

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us at our second annual Whole Health Eye Symposium, and we look forward to seeing everyone next year.

Here’s to continued collaboration and innovation in the field of eye care!

 

On Tuesday, March 19th, NTERI had the privilege of hosting the inaugural Whole Health Eye Symposium. A heartfelt thank you to all who participated and made this event a success!

This is the flyer of the Whole Health Eye Symposium event.

 

We extend our appreciation to our distinguished guest speaker, Dr. Eve J. Higginbotham, who challenged our perspectives with her presentation on “Reconceiving Fundamentals of Knowledge and Science in the 21st Century.” Her insights into reshaping our understanding in this rapidly evolving era left us inspired and motivated.

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Additionally, we are grateful Dr. Sid O’Bryant for his enlightening presentation, “Brain Aging Among Diverse Communities – Challenging the Status Quo and Opportunities for Advancement.”

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Thank you once again to everyone who joined us at our Inaugural Whole Health Eye Symposium, and we look forward to seeing everyone next year.

Here’s to continued collaboration and innovation in the field of eye care!