Brian Ballios, University of Toronto

Research

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Latest papers

A unique genotype-phenotype relationship between a novel BEST1 mutation and a case of severe autosomal recessive bestrophinopathy.
Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie · 2025 · senior author

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Antisense Oligonucleotide Treatment Corrects Splicing and Restores Normal CHM mRNA Expressionand Function in In-Vitro Models of a Recurrent Deep Intronic Variant in Choroideremia
CIHR · 2025 · Supervisor
$1,500
Developing a Humanised Chimeric Retinal Organoid Model to Study New Cell Therapies for Inherited Retinal Diseases
CIHR · 2023 · Supervisor
$105,000
Hub for integrated structural and functional assessment of retinal disease and therapeutic development
CFI · 2023 · Co-investigator
$2,525,271

All 3 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

A unique genotype-phenotype relationship between a novel BEST1 mutation and a case of severe autosomal recessive bestrophinopathy.

Ware M, Popovic M, Ballios B

Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2025.05.015 PMID: 40456282

Antisense Oligonucleotide Treatment Corrects Splicing and Restores Normal CHM mRNA Expressionand Function in In-Vitro Models of a Recurrent Deep Intronic Variant in Choroideremia

SupervisorCIHR2025Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Zhai, Yi

Keywords: Ics Travel Awards

$1,500

Developing a Humanised Chimeric Retinal Organoid Model to Study New Cell Therapies for Inherited Retinal Diseases

SupervisorCIHR2023Doctoral Research Award: Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Ashworth, Kristen E

Keywords: Blindness; Cell Engraftment; Donor-Host Cell Interactions; Inherited Retinal Disease; Organoids; Photoreceptors; Retina; Stem Cell Therapy

$105,000

Hub for integrated structural and functional assessment of retinal disease and therapeutic development

Co-investigatorCFI2023Innovation Fund: Innovation Fund 2023

Principal investigators: Philippe Monnier, Valerie Wallace

Keywords: Retinal degeneration, inherited retinal disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, vision testing, regenerative medicine, stem cells, imaging, retinal organoids Imaging equipment; cellular, molecular and behavioural assessment equipment

$2,525,271

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Marko Popovic

Department of Ophthalmology

1 shared papers, latest 2025

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Ballios, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "A unique genotype-phenotype relationship between a novel BEST1 mutation and a case of severe autosomal recessive bestrophinopathy." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]