Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, SEI Investigator from the University at Buffalo, was named a University at Buffalo Distinguished Professor.

Jose-Manuel Alonso, MD, PhD, SEI Investigator from the SUNY College of Optometry was appointed to the rank of Distinguished Professor by the SUNY Board of Trustees.

Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, SEI Investigator from the University at Buffalo, is the recipient of the 2014 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities.

Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, SEI Investigator from the University at Buffalo, was elected to the ARVO Board of Trustees.

Reyna I. Martinez-De Luna, PhD, working in the lab of Michael Zuber, PhD at SUNY Upstate Medical University, has been awarded a 2014 Grass Foundation Fellowship.