Prof. Dr. Christian Grimm

Area of Research

Description of Research Interest

Retinal degeneration focusing on photoreceptor cells and the retinal pigment epithelium.

Main areas within the field:
Molecular mechanisms of retinal degeneration
Consequences of acute and chronic hypoxia for survival and function of retinal cells
Cone pathophysiology
Gene therapy
Retinal metabolism

Special Expertise

Test of visual function in mice: fundus imaging, OCT, ERG, OMR
Intravitreal and subretinal injections in mice