2 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 8 Number 9


May 2014


National Eye Institute Announces Funding for New Technology to Support Audacious Goal


The National Eye Institute has


announced a funding opportunity for imaging cells and tissues of the visual system. The announcement (RFA-EY- 14-001) is the first in support of the primary goal of the NEI Audacious Goal Initiative (AGI): to regenerate neurons and neural connections in the eye and visual system.


Toward this goal, NEI is seeking new technologies example:


• Monitor synapse assembly in the retina.


• Non-invasively measure retinal that could, for


function and structure. • Enable real-time • Enable measurement


of retinal cell growth and regeneration.


three-dimensional image


reconstruction and analysis of the retina.


In fiscal year 2015, NEI intends


to commit $5-6 million to fund four to six projects. Successful applicants will receive up to $700,000 per year for up to five years. The strongest applications ciplinary


will involve multi-dis- collaborations that bridge


vision science with other fields such as imaging, engineering, or informatics.


primary care close to home


& health insurance enrollment Next Open Enrollment begins November 1st


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“SPRING into CARE” Extravaganza Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Site Tours •


Meet your providers • Food and Fun


Our Mission Southeastern Virginia Health System, (SEVHS) provides high quality, comprehensive, affordable


health care and wellness services to all.


Operating for over 35 years, the Southeastern Virginia Health System (formerly PICH) is the premier community based health care initiative in Hampton roads for the insured, uninsured and under insured.


Accepting New Patients


- Our physicians are Board Certified - We accept most major insurance plans


- We also accept Medicaid, Medicaid HMO, and Medicare plans.


- A Sliding-fee scale payment plan is available for the under or uninsured.


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