Rao Receives Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Grant

Post date: Apr 5, 2017 10:50:29 AM

Rajesh C. Rao, MD, is the recipient of the Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Grant for his project, “Targeting the EZH2-TET3 Epigenetic Axis in Human Retinoblastoma.” Based on his previous discovery that EZH2 is a novel epigenetic biomarker and therapeutic target in retinoblastoma, Dr. Rao’s work could lead to new therapies that are more specific to the tumor, preserve vision, and avoid systemic side effects associated with current treatments of retinoblastoma , a blinding and lethal eye cancer in children. The Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Grant is intended to encourage, and promote the early career development of clinicians and scientists in vision research and ophthalmology.