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$1M Grant for Genetic Cataract Research

Lurie Children’s ophthalmologist receives $1 million National Institutes of Health grant to study pediatric cataract genetics

  • June 17, 2026

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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #2

    Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute
    Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute

    Chicago, IL

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #3

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Chicago, IL

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #4

    National Eye Institute
    National Eye Institute

    Bethesda, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #5

    New York University
    New York University

    New York, NY

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

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$1M Grant for Genetic Cataract Research

  • June 17, 2026

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