FY-EYE on UMSL Optometry

 Bassi Creates Research Website for UMSL Optometry The College of Optometry has a new Research Webpage (actually a series of pages): http://www.umsl.edu/research-in-optometry/ .  It consists of links for faculty research (linked directly to the College faculty pages), information about the Optometry Scholars Program, as well as recent publications and presentations from the College.  It also has separate links (and archives) for  Clinical/Evidence-based studies of interest to clinicians as well as links for interesting recent topics of Vision Science from around the internet.  The goals of this site are to: highlight activity in the College, be a recruitment tool for students and residents, provide a resource for alumni and other practitioners to keep current on research and evidence-based protocols, and hopefully bring attention for the general public interested in optometry. It is hoped that this site will continue to grow and become a use...

McBee Demonstrates Faith and Positive Attitude at UMSL Optometry   Every month the Office of Student Services with the College of Optometry seeks nomination from the faculty, staff, and students of the college in an effort to recognize one student who exemplifies our student body.  This month's recipient is a true reflection on what we look for in a student at UMSL College of Optometry.   The Student Spotlight for March 2016 is: Kanesha McBee   (Class of 2017)   K.McBee ('17)   Photo by:  Janice White 2015   Kanesha was chosen as March 2016 Student Spotlight winner because she exhibits a positive attitude with a strong faith in conviction that anything is possible. She and her class are currently preparing for Part I of boards, yet she still  maintains a positive attitude and smile on her face.  Kanesha is always has a positive attitude and s he is willing to offer encouragement when needed and doesn't...

Baugh Bruner Wins InfantSEE Scholarship, sponsored by Vision West, Inc. Shelby Baugh Bruner ('17) was named the National Winner of the InfantSEE Scholarship for her submission.  Optometry Cares® - The AOA Foundation, the charitable organization of the American Optometric Association (AOA), administers numerous scholarships that encourage students to make a difference for their community and the profession of optometry. Shelby Baugh Bruner  Class of 2017  Congratulations to Shelby Nicole Baugh Bruner of University of Missouri St. Louis, College of Optometry Class of 2017 who was honored with first place ($5,000) and Kalie McCartin of Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry is runner-up and was awarded second place ($2,500). Sponsored by Vision West, Inc., the InfantSEE® Scholarship Grant requires third-year optometry students to submit an essay and video describing their commitment to children’s vision. They must also desire to participat...

Fast Track Funding Benefits Optometry Research by: Office of Research Administration Newsletter   March 2016 The UM System piloted the Fast Track Funding Program in 2008 to "enhance the University's research discoveries by moving them further down the commercialization pipeline" resulted in numerous patent applications and license agreements, not to mention more than $1 million raised in research funding and investment capital. With that success, the program was extended and the Vice President for Research and Economic Development has committeed $500,000 for a fifth round of funding.  UMSL faculty projects have been funded in each round (see chart below) with positive outcomes. Some examples include: preliminary clinical data that helped lead to a license of the technologies behind a non-invasive blood glucose monitor (Dr. Zhi Xu, Chemistry);  a pre-market prototype of an optometr...