Vickery Trinkaus-Randall

Vickery Trinkaus-Randall is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Boston University. Her research focuses on cellular responses to injury, particularly in corneal wound healing and diabetic complications.

• University: Boston University
• Department: Biochemistry
• Email: vickery@bu.edu

Her lab investigates corneal injury responses using pre-Type II diabetic models, emphasizing purinergic signaling, EGFR receptor dynamics, and pannexin protein roles. Key methods include confocal imaging, live calcium mobilization tracking, and MATLAB-based analysis of cytoskeletal changes.

Recent publications reveal research trends in corneal biomechanics (substrate stiffness effects), hypoxia-induced matrix remodeling, and diabetic corneal innervation changes. Collaborative studies span respiratory allergy mechanisms and endothelial cell mechanotransduction.

Scientific Awards:

• Educator of the Year 2025

Her work integrates in vitro, organ culture, and in vivo models to study soluble factor signaling and cell polarity regulation during wound repair. The lab employs advanced imaging technologies and quantitative analysis to explore these processes.