New paper out in IOVS from the Lavker/Peng/Kume labs!
PAX6 deficiency impairs limbal epithelial stem cell differentiation, offering new insight into aniridia-associated keratopathy (AAK)
Link: iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx...
Excited to share our new IOVS paper from the Lavker & Peng labs! Losartan, a common anti-hypertensive, can reduce limbal stem cell deficiency after chemical burns, offering a potential way to protect and restore the ocular surface
iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx...
#eyesky #medsky #cornea #LSCD
Exciting opportunity in the Peng Lab at Northwestern, focusing on stem cells, autophagy, and epithelial biology. Please share with interested candidates!
postdocs.northwestern.edu/announcement...
#jobSky #postdocSky #dermSky #eyeSky
We’re excited to see our Ichthyosis community come together again!
📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026
📍 Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago
It’s a special chance to meet others living with Ichthyosis, hear updates on ongoing research, and enjoy some fun and support together.
We hope to see you there 💙
My new book entitled, “The Shape of Water”, represents the intersection of art, science, and imagination. Every image is captured in milliseconds and offers a window into the invisible beauty of physics in motion.
For more details contact me at rmlavker@gmail.com
#skyart #skyphoto #newbook
Proud to share our lab’s work at #ARVO2025 on corneal injury, limbal stem cell deficiency, and epithelial migration, all aimed at advancing treatments to restore vision and improve healing.
#EyeSky
@arvo2025.bsky.social
Having a device that can measure TEWL remotely, continuously or as programmed by the investigator - and without perturbing a patient during sleep - is a major advance.
#wearabledevices #DermSky
A non-contact wearable device for monitoring epidermal molecular flux
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our collaborative study with the Thaxton & Peng labs reveals that targeting keratinocyte SR-B1 with HDL nanoparticles reduces IL-17A–driven skin inflammation, highlighting SR-B1 as a promising therapeutic target in psoriasis and related skin diseases. #DermSky
Our npj #RegenerativeMedicine study introduces a nanoparticle therapy that improves LSCD outcomes by reducing inflammation, neovascularization, and conjunctivalization—offering a promising treatment for mustard keratopathy.
🔗 Read more: rdcu.be/eeh1E
@natureportfolio.bsky.social #Nanomedicine #LSCD
Earned 1st place in the recent Photo Challenge Focus competition. The subject matter was leading lines. This is an image of the venerable Ventura Pier that I took at sunset when attending the Cornea Gordon Conference.
#photochallenge #leadinglines #venturapier #sunset #california #photosky
Incredible time at the Cornea Gordon Conference with the team! So proud of everyone for sharing their research, presenting posters, and having great discussions. Exciting science, new connections, and lots of inspiration for what’s next!
#GordonConference #CorneaResearch #eyesky #corneasky
Aspens (Aspen, CO)
Earned 3rd place and a Top 10 Crowd Favorite recognition on Photocrowd!
www.photocrowd.com/photographer...
Camera Panasonic DMC-GX8
Lens model LUMIX G VARIO 7-14/F4.0
Shutter speed 1/400
Aperture f/7.1
Focal length 14 mm
35mm equivalent 28 mm
ISO 100
Nutcracker Royale
Camera Panasonic DMC-GX8
Lens model LUMIX G VARIO 7-14/F4.0
Shutter speed 1/2
Aperture f/7.1
Focal length 8 mm
35mm equivalent 16 mm
ISO 400
Rhapsody in Color
The iconic "Gershwin Tunnel" connecting United Airlines Concourses B & C at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.
#PanasonicDMCGX7 #OHareInternationalAirport #rhapsody #colorfultunnel #digitalart #digitalphotography #loveofphotography #visualart #scientistphotographer