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Restoring Vision through “Project Prakash”: The Opportunities for Merging Science and Service

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: : By treating curably blind children in India, “Project Prakash” brings sight to children of different ages, offering insights into how their brains adapt to enable them to see. The project's experience highlights the benefits of merging basic research with societal service.

Source: PLoS Biology

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001741

Authors: Pawan Sinha, Garga Chatterjee, Tapan Gandhi, Amy Kalia

Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,500

Funder: National Eye Institute