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JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE Development Office 100 Stein Plaza Box 957000 Los Angeles, California 90095-7000 Telephone: (310) 206-6035 Fax: (310) 794-1665 E-mail: [email protected] www.jsei.org JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE, UCLA Ensuring future advances in vision science “The deepest gratitude will never be expressed. It will be found in the eyes of those who will drink in the beauty of life and will say to themselves, in acknowledgment of this magnificent gift, ‘It is wonderful to see.’” ~ Jules Stein, M.D. August 18, 1964 UCLA’S JULES STEIN EYE INSTITUTE (JSEI) is the fulfillment of a dream. It was shared by a remarkable physician, businessman, and philanthropist, Jules Stein, M.D., and his wife, Doris Stein, to create a world-renowned institute dedicated to the preservation of sight and the prevention of blindness. Established in 1966 under the leadership of Bradley R. Straatsma, M.D., J.D., its Founding Director, and currently directed by Bartly J. Mondino, M.D., JSEI continues to advance and expand its facilities and programs and maintain a dedicated faculty of vision experts. JSEI is consistently rated as the best facility for eye care and research in the Western United States. Its clinicians, scientists, educators, and programs have achieved international recognition. Private philanthropy allows JSEI to continue its mission by supporting 1) innovative scientific achievements that lead to the discovery of new treatments for eye disease, 2) exceptional clinical care, and 3) pioneering educational programs. VISION SCIENCE AND CLINICAL RESEARCH Each year, JSEI faculty carry out a broad array of laboratory- and patient-based studies. Research faculty members share outstanding credentials in their respective fields, a keen interest in scientific study, and a commonality of purpose—to improve the outcome for patients with eye and visual system disease. Among the many research projects currently being conducted at JSEI are: • Studying the relationship between antioxidant and other nutritional supplement consumption and the risk of various eye diseases • Isolating and characterizing genes involved with inherited retinal and corneal disorders and ocular melanoma, among others • Evaluating the use of povidone-iodine eye drops in children to treat bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal infections due to bacteria • Applying technologies such as scanning lasers, imaging technologies, and surgical robots for the treatment and diagnosis of retinal disease • Developing a stem-cell-based transplantation strategy for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) “Innovative research at JSEI offers new prospects for treatments and cures for many vision-threatening disorders. This promising future is what compels me to pursue a career in academic ophthalmology.” ~ Alex Yuan, M.D., Ph.D. EyeSTAR Resident Physician TRAINING FUTURE GENERATIONS JSEI and the Department of Ophthalmology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA provide comprehensive and rigorous training in ophthalmology and vision science to medical students, residents, and clinical and research fellows. Integrated, multifaceted programming offers a stimulating environment for learning. A strong commitment to teaching by JSEI faculty assures that ophthalmic education is maintained as a priority amid the imperatives of patient care and research. PATIENT CARE JSEI, a worldwide leader and innovator in eye care, has long been recognized for outstanding advancements in the vision sciences and the highest quality of service for patients of all ages. Nationally and internationally renowned faculty, representing every ophthalmic specialty, have charted new pathways for the delivery of the finest emerging treatments offered both at UCLA and at several Los Angeles County hospitals. In addition, faculty, staff, residents, fellows, and volunteers have reached out to provide basic eye care services to underserved populations in Los Angeles and beyond. “Physicians at JSEI instill trust and the human factor and sincerely care about providing you with the best treatment and resources to lead a fulfilling life.” ~ MaryAnn O’Brien JSEI Patient The promising physicians and medical professionals at JSEI will discover new treatments and cures and offer clinical care to patients locally and around the world for years to come. HOW YOU CAN HELP Generous philanthropic support provides the necessary resources for JSEI faculty to offer high-quality patient care, conduct promising and innovative research, and train the next generation of ophthalmologists. A gift to JSEI is an investment in the future for millions of people who suffer from debilitating eye disease. Your contribution, no matter the size, can make a difference. However you choose to support JSEI – whether with a current or planned gift, you will be embarking on a partnership with one of the world's preeminent eye research institutes. “Philanthropy has been instrumental in the Institute’s ability to create revolutionary new programs that will dramatically change the way eye disease is treated for countless generations. The dedication of our friends continues to uphold the promise of vision science.” ~ Bartly J. Mondino, M.D. Director To make a gift or for more information on supporting JSEI’s sight-saving endeavors, please contact the JSEI Development Office at (310) 206-6035 or [email protected]. Visit giving.ucla.edu/jsei to make your gift online.