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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

New paper out in IOVS from the Lavker/Peng/Kume labs! PAX6 deficiency impairs limbal epithelial stem cell differentiation, offering new insight into aniridia-associated keratopathy (AAK) Link: iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx...

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Excited to share our new IOVS paper from the Lavker & Peng labs! Losartan, a common anti-hypertensive, can reduce limbal stem cell deficiency after chemical burns, offering a potential way to protect and restore the ocular surface iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx... #eyesky #medsky #cornea #LSCD

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Exciting opportunity in the Peng Lab at Northwestern, focusing on stem cells, autophagy, and epithelial biology. Please share with interested candidates! postdocs.northwestern.edu/announcement... #jobSky #postdocSky #dermSky #eyeSky

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Amy Paller, MD @pallerlab.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

We’re excited to see our Ichthyosis community come together again! 📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026 📍 Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago It’s a special chance to meet others living with Ichthyosis, hear updates on ongoing research, and enjoy some fun and support together. We hope to see you there 💙

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

My new book entitled, “The Shape of Water”, represents the intersection of art, science, and imagination. Every image is captured in milliseconds and offers a window into the invisible beauty of physics in motion. For more details contact me at rmlavker@gmail.com #skyart #skyphoto #newbook

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Proud to share our lab’s work at #ARVO2025 on corneal injury, limbal stem cell deficiency, and epithelial migration, all aimed at advancing treatments to restore vision and improve healing. #EyeSky @arvo2025.bsky.social

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Amy Paller, MD @pallerlab.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Having a device that can measure TEWL remotely, continuously or as programmed by the investigator - and without perturbing a patient during sleep - is a major advance. #wearabledevices #DermSky A non-contact wearable device for monitoring epidermal molecular flux www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Our collaborative study with the Thaxton & Peng labs reveals that targeting keratinocyte SR-B1 with HDL nanoparticles reduces IL-17A–driven skin inflammation, highlighting SR-B1 as a promising therapeutic target in psoriasis and related skin diseases. #DermSky

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Earned 1st place in the recent Photo Challenge Focus competition. The subject matter was leading lines. This is an image of the venerable Ventura Pier that I took at sunset when attending the Cornea Gordon Conference. #photochallenge #leadinglines #venturapier #sunset #california #photosky

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Incredible time at the Cornea Gordon Conference with the team! So proud of everyone for sharing their research, presenting posters, and having great discussions. Exciting science, new connections, and lots of inspiration for what’s next! #GordonConference #CorneaResearch #eyesky #corneasky

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Aspens (Aspen, CO) Earned 3rd place and a Top 10 Crowd Favorite recognition on Photocrowd! www.photocrowd.com/photographer... Camera Panasonic DMC-GX8 Lens model LUMIX G VARIO 7-14/F4.0 Shutter speed 1/400 Aperture f/7.1 Focal length 14 mm 35mm equivalent 28 mm ISO 100

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Nutcracker Royale Camera Panasonic DMC-GX8 Lens model LUMIX G VARIO 7-14/F4.0 Shutter speed 1/2 Aperture f/7.1 Focal length 8 mm 35mm equivalent 16 mm ISO 400

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Robert Lavker, Ph.D. @robertlavkerlab.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Rhapsody in Color The iconic "Gershwin Tunnel" connecting United Airlines Concourses B & C at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. #PanasonicDMCGX7 #OHareInternationalAirport #rhapsody #colorfultunnel #digitalart #digitalphotography #loveofphotography #visualart #scientistphotographer

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