Lessieur Research Team

The major focus of research in the Lessieur lab is to learn what causes retinopathy in diabetes and how it can be prevented.

Vision

To eliminate the preventable blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy through innovative therapies, ensuring a future where everyone can preserve their sight and quality of life.

Mission

We believe that by conducting progressive research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, we will advance our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanism(s) that lead to the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. Our work aspires to translate scientific discoveries into tangible unconventional therapies to prevent the development of this devastating disease.