Scheie Eye Institute

On Monday, December 14 at 7:00PM, End Blindness will be holding an award ceremony to celebrate the 13 pioneering scientists (including 3 from UPenn) who are recipients of the Sanford and Sue Greenberg Prize. Use the link below to sign up to receive an invitation. Attendance is free and open to all. https://endblindness2020.com/ The ceremony will feature luminaries such as Art Garfunkel, Margaret Atwood, Al Gore, Michael Bloomberg, Sen. Chris Coons, award-winning jazz artist D...iane Schuur, and art legend Frank Stella, who will unveil a new sculpture in honor of the prize. There will also be a tribute to the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg, a major supporter of End Blindness. We hope you can join us on Monday in celebrating this incredible honor!

On Dec 3, End Blindness 2020 announced the 13 recipients of the Sanford and Susan Greeberg Prize, including three vision scientists from the University of Pennsylvania: Drs. Jean Bennett, Al Maguire, and Gustavo Aguirre. The recipients will be honored in a virtual ceremony on December 14 (open to all, details at www.EndBlindness2020.com), with special guests including Art Garfunkel, Margaret Atwood, and others! Read more at the link below!

A study led by Dr. Joshua Dunaief found that a diet full of green, leafy vegetables can help reduce risk of diseases involving chronic inflammation, including several eye diseases. Read more in our #newsletter!

We're proud to support Foundation Fighting Blindness in this year's virtual VisionWalk! See the VisionWalk homepage for info about day-of activities: https://www.fightingblindness.org/visionwalk

Join us in celebrating this year's Virtual VisionWalk by dressing up for #halloween during your walk. Submit your photo to [email protected], and you could win a prize!

Dr. William Beltran, vision scientist at the UPenn School of Veterinary Medicine, has been elected into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). His research focuses on retinal degeneration, a blinding condition found in both dogs and humans. Congratulations to Dr. Beltran on this incredible honor!

Congratulations to Lina Sanchez, manager at the Scheie Eye Institute, on receiving the 2020 Patient Advocacy Award! We're so grateful for everything you do for our patients and our Department.

Dr. Mina Massaro-Giordano, dry eye disease expert at the Scheie Eye Institute, became the fourth Scheie physician to be elected into the Penn Medicine Academy of Master Clinicians in January 2020. Read more about this incredible accomplishment and the amazing work Dr. Massaro is doing at Scheie in our newsletter: https://www.pennmedicine.org//department/master-clinicians

Join us on Saturday, October 24 for the annual VisionWalk with Foundation Fighting Blindness! Usually held in person, this year's event will take place virtually due to the continuing need for social distancing. You can register for the Scheie Eye Institute team and donate to Foundation Fighting Blindness at https://give.fightingblindness.org/team/322249. For more info about getting involved, visit https://www.fightingblindness.org/visionwalk. However you choose to participate, be sure to post pictures of your activities on social media with #VisionWalkStrong. We hope to see you then!

The Scheie Eye Institute welcomes prospective ophthalmology residents to a virtual tour of our campus! Our #residencyprogram is a perfect fit for students looking to get involved in research or seeking experience in a rich variety of surgical and clinical cases. As you begin to shape your career, our incredibly devoted faculty will support and mentor you every step of the way. Watch the video at the link below to hear more from our Chairman, faculty, and residents! https://www.pennmedicine.org//education/residency-training

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At the beginning of the year, Scheie physician Dr. Thomasine Gorry was appointed Dean of Continuing Medical Education. Throughout the year, she has worked very hard to bring about educational innovation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are so grateful for her dedication to medical education! Read more in the Scheie Vision newsletter article below. https://www.pennmedicine.org//dep/dean-cme-cei-appointment

Dr. César Briceño was the recipient of the 2020 Dean's Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching. Dr. Briceño specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. In his many educational roles, he creates a positive and supportive environment for students and residents. Read more about Dr. Briceño's achievement at the link below! https://www.pennmedicine.org//department-ne/teaching-award