The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Michael Liang is a versatile professional with experience in research, health promotion, and analytical roles. Currently serving as a Research Assistant at The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute since August 2021, Michael focuses on injury prevention and pain relief in the lower kinetic chain. As the Founder of Antigravitychain on Instagram since September 2019, Michael provides research-based insights to enhance athletic performance and educate the public on physiological mechanisms. Previous roles include an Analyst/Chartist at Discord - TheBullishOnes, where technical analysis and educational webinars were integral, and participation in undergraduate research at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, a nonprofit independent research institute, is located in Pacific Heights in San Francisco. Dedicated to research on human vision, it was founded to encourage a productive collaboration between the medical clinic and the scientific laboratory. Smith-Kettlewell conducts research on many different topics, but its main interests are: * Clinical studies which relate directly to the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders. * The development of devices and vocational programs to aid the partially sighted, blind and hearing impaired - the major focus of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Research Center (RERC). * Basic research to understand how the eye and brain work, providing a fundamental background for both the clinical and rehabilitation programs.