9/26 Show Podcast and Lineup

Dr. Pinakin Gunvant



Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin




Dr. David Gamm


On our second new September show, we'll have Dr. Pinakin Gunvant of the Southern College of Optometry and Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin of the University of Memphis discussing Pseudo 2d Fractal Analysis, which measures the thickness of the retina in diagnosing glaucoma.

Also, Dr. David Gamm of the University of Wisconsin will explain how normal skin cells could potentially be manipulated to become retinal stem cells.



9/26 Podcast

9/12 Podcast and Show Info

Dr. Mark Prausnitz



Dr. Wolfgang Fink


On the September 12 show, we'll have Dr. Mark Prausnitz of Georgia Tech's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering explaining how extremely small needles, called microneedles, can be used to deliver drugs painlessly to the eye.
Also, Dr. Wolfgang Fink of Cal Tech's Vision and Autonomous Exploration Systems Research Laboratory will explain the part the Artificial Retinal Implant Vision Simulator (ARIVS) plays in the overall Artificial Retina Project at large.



9/12/09 Podcast

Here's the August 29 Podcast

Mid-South Lions




Dr. Brian Brooks


On the third show of August, Brad Baker and Brenda Nichols of Mid-South Lions join us. Baker is the CEO and speaks about the services of the Mid-South Lions. Nichols received a double cornea transplant after being diagnosed with keratoconus.

Then, the National Eye Institute's Dr. Brian Brooks makes a return visit to the program. Dr. Brooks discusses the effectiveness of gene therapy in treating Leber's Congenital Amaurosis with the RPE65 gene.

August 22 Podcast

Dr. Daniel Kohane



Orator for Blackberry




Renee West

On the second new August show, the guests include Harvard's Dr. Daniel Kohane discussing how drug-dispensing contact lenses can be more effective than eye drops.

Also, Michel Pepin of Humanware explains Orator, a text to speech program, that can be used with Blackberries.

Finally, NFB-Newsline's Renee West talks about two upcoming new features, Keystream and Podable News.

August 8 Podcast Now Ready

Dr. Johanna Seddon



Renee West

On the first new show of August, we'll have Dr. Johanna Seddon of Tufts Medical Center in Boston discussing both genetic and behavioral effects that factor into the development of age-related macular degeneration.

We'll also have the National Federation of the Blind's Renee West talking about NFB-Newsline and its two new features, Web News on Demand and NFB-Newsline in Your Pocket.

July 25 Show Podcast Ready

Dr. James McGinnis



Donna Horn

On our second new July show, we'll have Dr. James McGinnis of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center explaining how engineered cerium oxide nanoparticles can protect against retinal damage.

Also, Donna Horn of CaptionMax, Inc. will be along to discuss a partnership among CaptionMax, the U.S. Department of Education, and Discovery Education in producing more educational videos with audio and video description.

Very Early July 11 Podcast Ready

Preventing Falls By Adapting Your Home



Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

You can hear the July 11 show long before it goes to air. This week, we have Kym Collins-Lee and Allyson Collins of the National Eye Institute discussing new online features that include the Eye on NEI magazine, vodcasts, and podcasts.

Also, Pris Rogers of the American Foundation for the Blind, Dr. Lisa Tekell of University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and one of her former interns, Brittany Hosser, talk about a new AFB video series called, Preventing Falls By Adapting Your Home.

There's another guest. Chris Danielsen of the National Federation of the Blind will be along to discuss Louis Braille and the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.