Gabriel H Travis

Dr. Gabriel H. Travis is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Biological Chemistry at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. He holds the Charles Kenneth Feldman Chair in Ophthalmology. His research focuses on mechanisms of visual cycle regulation, retinal degeneration, and Müller cell function. Dr. Travis has led multiple NIH-funded projects, including studies on light-driven chromophore synthesis and Müller cells' role in visual pigment regeneration.

His research interests include biochemical and genetic analysis of the visual cycle, mechanisms of cone and rod photoreceptor regeneration, and retinal diseases such as Stargardt macular degeneration. He has published extensively on topics like retinoid metabolism, RPE65 isomerase activity, and the role of ABCA4 in retinal dystrophies.

Dr. Travis has been principal investigator on grants such as NIH R01EY024379, R01EY015844, and others spanning decades. His work has been recognized through his endowed chair and numerous co-authored studies. Collaborations with researchers like Radu RA and Sampath AP highlight his interdisciplinary impact.

Key contributions include identifying RDH12's role in cone pigments and uncovering Rab28's regulation of visual cycle timing. His research bridges basic science and clinical applications, aiming to combat retinal degenerative diseases.