Chat From the Old Cap: Dr. Edwin Stone (89R, 90F, 92F) MD, PhD

Edwin Stone, MD, PhD is the Director of the Institute for Vision Research at the University of Iowa (www.ivr.uiowa.edu). He is well known for his work in defining the genetic basis of blinding eye diseases: ranging from two of the most common causes of blindness, macular degeneration and glaucoma, to much rarer conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and Usher syndrome.

Gary Seamans will serve as the host. Gary and his wife, Camille, have generously supported several areas across campus over the years, including naming the Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences.