Lois Smith
Pediatric Ophthalmologist • Molecular biologist
Dr. Smith developed a mouse model of oxygen induced retinopathy which is now widely used for elucidating the basic mechanism of retinopathy of prematurity, diabetic retinopathy and aspects of macular degeneration. It was a great opportunity interviewing her for a documentary about her career and works.
Oxygen Induced Retinopathies
Dr. Lois Smith helped in the development and standardization of oxygen induced retinopathies. It provides data to help control the fuel-air ratio in the combustion process. It’s important in understanding the disease in human infants and also used in treating premature babies.
Excerpt from my work with Lois Smith and the Arnold Beckman Foundation.