Robert Hess, University of Waterloo

Research

Amblyopia Binocular Vision Dichoptic Treatment Interocular Suppression Perceptual Learning Treatment Compliance Visual Cortex Visual Development

Latest funding

An engaging, patch-free treatment for young children with amblyopia
CIHR · 2017 · Principal investigator
$336,600

All 1 grants and awards

An engaging, patch-free treatment for young children with amblyopia

Principal investigatorCIHR2017Project Grant

Principal investigators: Thompson, Benjamin; Hess, Robert F

Keywords: Amblyopia; Binocular Vision; Dichoptic Treatment; Interocular Suppression; Perceptual Learning; Treatment Compliance; Visual Cortex; Visual Development

$336,600

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Amblyopia Dear Professor Hess, 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]. Your research on amblyopia 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]