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Ignacio Provencio is a Professor of Biology at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on melanopsin-based photoreception and its role in non-visual light responses, including circadian rhythm regulation, fear modulation, and glaucoma pathophysiology. His lab investigates melanopsin signaling pathways and their broader implications for vertebrate physiology.
Education:
- B.A., Swarthmore College, 1987
- Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1996
- Postdoctoral Research, Uniformed Services University, 1996–1999
Key research interests include:
- Melanopsin phototransduction mechanisms
- Role of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in non-image-forming vision
- Impact of light on circadian rhythms and neurodegenerative diseases like glaucoma
- Light’s influence on fear behavior and weight regulation
Recent work highlights:
- ipRGC survival in glaucoma models
- Melanopsin’s role in weight loss under dietary challenges
- Clinical applications of melanopsin-based light therapy
His research spans in vivo and in vitro studies, integrating molecular, cellular, and behavioral approaches to understand light’s multifaceted effects on physiology.
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