How Does Blue Light Intercept Cellular Life?
Dr Ajith Karunarathne, University of Toledo
Presentation Abstract
Dr. Ajith Karunarathne
Dr. Ajith Karunarathne is an associate professor at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Toledo. He is also a cellular photochemist with nearly 15 years of experience.
He is also an expert in subcellular optogenetics as well as phototoxicity. His research on phototoxicity of blue light and retinal became a top 100 attention-grabbing publication in 2018. Dr. Karunarathne has a Ph.D. in bioanalytical chemistry from Michigan State University and postdoctoral training in signal transduction from Washington University School of Medicine.
He is the author/co-author of numerous publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. Among his current research, vision-related health effects of blue light and intricate regulation of cellular signaling networks, as well as their underlying molecular pharmacology, are prominent.