Generating patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cell-derived choroirdal endothelium to study and treat macular degeneration

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thank you for the amazing parties, getting me out of my shell, and teaching me how to be a successful graduate student. Thank you to Emily Malcolm-Cushing for the movie dates and always being there for me. Katie Chirco, thank you for the fun and encouraging lab chats and Java runs. Tasneem Sharma, thank you for being my fellow minion pal, candy supplier, and best bay buddy ever. Thank you to Jon Scholte for choosing to share your life with me and being my rock. Meeting you was one of the best things to happen to me in graduate school. And last, but definitely not least, I want to thank my incredible family: my grandfather, my grandmother, my sister, Nicole, and my parents, David and Aseema. Grandpa, thank you for your encouragement and always reminding me that quitters never win and winners never quit. Grandma Ruth, I miss you every day. You ignited my passion for AMD research. Nickie, thank you for teaching me to always see the bright side of every situation. I'm so proud of the strong woman you have become. Mom and Dad, thank you for encouraging me to always pursue my dreams, even if that meant being a perpetual student. You both are my role models and you inspire me everyday. I love all of you.