
Genetic Origin of Severe Developmental Eye Condition Identified
The finding is a promising step forward in understanding eye growth – and potentially fixing near- and far-sightedness.
Independent communications professional Shelley Zalewski brings more than 25 years of experience to her assignments for the U-M Health System. A former director of marketing communications for the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shelley develops multimedia content used in patient education, physician-targeted communications, institutional advancement and branding. Recent assignments include clinical and research content related to cancer, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine and mental health, as well as policy messages on behalf of the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation.
The finding is a promising step forward in understanding eye growth – and potentially fixing near- and far-sightedness.
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