Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Christopher Cioffi, Ph.D., Thomas and Constance D’Ambra Professor in Organic Chemistry, has been collaborating with Konstantin Petrukhin, Ph.D., Professor of Ophthalmic Science at Colombia University, to develop compounds to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt disease – both blindness-causing diseases.
New push for stricter chemical laws to shield kids from harmful exposure
Research highlights the rising impact of synthetic chemicals on children’s health, linking them to noncommunicable diseases and advocating for stringent global regulations.