On Thursday, January 23, 2025, esteemed colleagues, students, and distinguished guests gathered to honor Dr. Daniel Kerschensteiner, MD, as he was installed as the Bernard Becker Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. This prestigious professorship recognized Dr. Kerschensteiner’s exceptional contributions to vision science and his dedication to advancing our understanding and treatment of visual disorders.
Dr. Kerschensteiner’s research explores how the visual system’s neural circuits process information to shape perception and guide behavior, a topic that could revolutionize our understanding of the brain-eye connection. His work goes beyond basic science, aiming to uncover new therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases that threaten sight. His team is at the forefront of studying how retinal circuits enable key behaviors, such as predator evasion and visual tracking, and how these findings apply to both animals and humans.