This quarterly newsletter highlights current research, faculty, students, and alumni of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester. In this issue, read about how roundworms are cluing researchers into understanding how survival influences instinct, the cognitive impact of menopause, and a clinical trial that will start next year investigating a treatment for the rare and fatal Batten disease. The cover story of this issue focuses on the Center for Vision Science (CVS), a long standing an globally recognized center dedicated to transforming our understanding and treatment of vision. Meet the newest leader of CVS - Susana Marcos, PhD, she is also the first woman to hold the position. She has successfully moved research from bench to industry - a path to success she plans to continue in Rochester.
