The National Eye Institute is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission of NEI is to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research, which it supports through research and training grants awarded to scientists at more than 250 medical centers, hospitals, universities, and other institutions across the country and around the world. Additionally, NEI conducts basic, clinical, and translational research on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, providing training opportunities for scientists at various experience levels. NEI provides leadership to drive innovative research; foster collaborations; recruit, inspire and train a diverse new vision workforce; and educate all stakeholders about vision research and its impact on health and quality of life.
Visit the NEI booth to learn about funding and training opportunities, licensing of NEI technologies, and how NEI can help promote your research. Staff can also answer questions about the NEI eyeGENE® Network.