Visiting Scholars Program Seminar - Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond, PhD
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"From Retina to Brain: Macular Carotenoids, and the Development of the Neural Efficiency Hypothesis"
Prior to the early 2000s, the majority of work on the dietarily derived macular carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin focused on preventing age- related macular degeneration and improving visual function by filtering short-wave light. Lutein and zeaxanthin are also found in the neocortex, and recent clinical trials have shown that supplementing lutein and zeaxanthin can also impact cognitive function and neural efficiency. In this presentation, Dr.Renzi-Hammond will present nearly 20 years of data that traces the development of the neural efficiency hypothesis for macular pigment. She will also discuss ideas for future study in this area.
Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Institute of Gerontology Department of Health Promotion and Behavior College of Public Health; The University of Georgia
Faculty Host: Christine A. Curcio, PhD, FARVO
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