# Miami Center for Vision Research

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · 2021 · $428,006

## Abstract

Overall – Summary
The Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Vision Research Center (MVRC) coordinates all aspects
of research mission of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and draws together all NIH-NEI funded
eye and vision research investigators across the University of Miami and nearby institutions.
This P30 core center grant application is specifically directed towards this group of investigators
to sustain their activities, foster new and interdisciplinary research, share core resources and
educational programs, promote research of early stage investigators, and provide a vibrant
environment to attract new investigators. The long-term goal of this P30 proposal is to
strengthen the conceptual and methodological capabilities of MVRC investigators, thus
expanding and enhancing their contributions to knowledge and understanding of the eye, vision,
and blinding eye diseases. The Specific aims are: 1) to promote innovative vision research with
critical shared resources that enhance and expand the capabilities of individual laboratories, 2)
to expand our scientific capabilities by fostering collaborative research among investigators from
various disciplines and with industry, 3) to expand our vision research programs by mentoring
early career investigators and attracting talented investigators. These aims will be accomplished
through support for three Core Modules that are expected to be extensively used in the next
grant cycle: (1) Experimental Models, (2) Biological Imaging, and (3) Multi Omics. The
requested modules are configured to integrate existing resources and add overall scientific
value to the vision research environment at the University of Miami by providing for critical
needs of the MVRC investigators. Each module is devoted to specific activities that would be
impractical or less efficient for our PIs to support in their individual laboratories. The importance
of these modules to MVRC investigators is reflected in the quantity and quality of publications
including numerous collaborations, NEI submissions and awards over the previous grant cycle,
and recruitment of new faculty and staff. The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the University of
Miami are strongly committed to support vision research with significant, continuous financial
support to the development and operation of state-of-the art core modules.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10264377
- **Project number:** 2P30EY014801-17A1
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- **Principal Investigator:** VITTORIO PORCIATTI
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $428,006
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2004-05-01 → 2022-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10264377

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10264377, Miami Center for Vision Research (2P30EY014801-17A1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10264377. Licensed CC0.

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