Milena Gumkowska (Mućka), MSc Eng.

PhD student, performs research in the area of molecular biology and genetics.

Research groups

We use electrophysiology for investigating the system of local and distant communication between populations of neurons responsible for information processing.

Projects

18.12.2024

A new approach for gene delivery into retinal bipolar cells

To date, various approaches have been used to restore some visual functions in affected patients, primarily human derived retinal organoids and gene therapies. First directly administered Adeno-associated virus (AAV) based gene therapy approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Luxturna, significantly improved the vision of patients with retinal dystrophy at low light levels. Nevertheless, […]

16.12.2024

A new approach of vision restoration based on modified Rabies virus tracing technique

Eye, and particularly the retina, is a “window into the brain”. It reveals sufficient information about patient condition, and for humans, it is the main organ responsible for world perception. The retina is a very fragile and complex structure, located on the back of the eyes and is exposed to many environmental hazards leading to […]

Research groups

Ophthalmic Biology Laboratory

Projects

A new approach for gene delivery into retinal bipolar cells

A new approach of vision restoration based on modified Rabies virus tracing technique