Research Summary
Molecular mechanisms of photoreceptor cell death and survival during periods of retinal stress

Dr. Besirli's research focuses on the characterization of pathways critical for cell death during retinal stress, including retinal detachment and macular degeneration. Primary focus is given to the identification of individual proteins that regulate intracellular checkpoints important for retinal cell death or survival, with the ultimate goal of developing new therapeutic agents for clinical use.