Our Mission

The Translational Eye and Vision Research (TrEVR) Center is a center of excellence for vision that promotes translational and team-based research in vision and eye disease. Through infrastructure for vision research and innovative partnerships, we seek to create a thriving ecosystem for translational discovery and training in vision and vision-related diseases.

Upcoming Events

Event Calendar

May 27, 2026 12pm - Biotech Place, Conference Room 153 A/B - Dr. Dimitrios Karamichos - Bridging Fundamental Biology and Preclinical Innovation in Keratoconus

April 22, 2026 12pm - Biotech Place, Conference Room 153 A/B - Dr. Rajiv Mohan - Emerging Approaches Facilitating Scarless Corneal Repair in Traumatic Eye

February 25, 2026 12pm - Biotech Place, Conference Room 153 A/B - Dr. Richard Krauzlis - The Low Road to Higher Visual Functions

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News and Updates

ARVO 2026 is here!

See the Wake Forest Presenters here!

Congratulations to Mohammad Moghimi, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Moghimi was awarded a joint pilot award from the Wake Forest Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR: link) and the TrEVR Center for his work on "AI-powered Screening for Sjögren Disease Dry Eye Using Electronic Health Records and Tear Biomarkers."

Congratulations to our 2026 ARVO Travel Awardees!