Christine Wilson

Dear Friends and Colleagues, August was a strong month for our Department, and this issue of Otovation captures work that spans discovery, clinical care, and the communities we serve. On the science side, our teams continue to push toward restoring natura... See more

Al Diri, Issam Davis E, Khan A, Aldiri I. Ezh2 Control of Bivalent Genes Fine-Tunes Developmental Competence During Retinogenesis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2026 Jun 1;67(6):18. doi: 10.1167/iovs.67.6.18. PMID: 42267784. Ash, John Enyong EN, Bankole OO, ... See more

Handing Up Hope Highlights the Transformative Power of Faith, Community, and Compassionate Service Christine Wilson shares an inspiring true story demonstrating how faith, leadership, and community partnership can transform lives and create lasting hope. ... See more

In the classic “Star Wars” film “Revenge of the Sith,” the culmination of a thousand-year conspiracy results in the Sith’s revenge on the Jedi Order, transforming Anakin Skywalker from an overlooked apprentice into one of the franchise’s central character... See more

Nirmala Sundarraj, PhD, was a truly wonderful person who was a pioneering scientist, a kind and considerate friend, and a cherished colleague. She passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 83, with her family by her side. Nirmala was a passionate corne... See more