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John L. Ubels

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Reports to Alcon Research, Ltd.



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John L. Ubels, 1976-2018 | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

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Collection Overview

Title: John L. Ubels, 1976-2018

ID: COLL/593

Primary Creator: Ubels, John L (June 9, 1952-)

Extent: 50.0 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 05/17/2018

Subjects: Ophthalmology, Physiology, Scientific Research

Languages: English

Abstract

The John L. Ubels Papers contain papers from Ubels’s career as a professor and scientific consultant. This collection consists of 1.5 linear feet of reports and published studies written between 1976 and 2008. Many of the reports were written for Alcon Laboratories, Ltd.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The John L. Ubels Papers contain papers from Ubels’s career as a professor and scientific consultant. This collection consists of 1.5 linear feet of reports and published studies written between 1976 and 2008. Many of the reports were written for Alcon Laboratories, Ltd. Many papers were written on the subject of dry eyes and artificial tears.

Collection Historical Note

John L. Ubels was born in Modesto, California on June 9, 1952. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Calvin College, a Master of Science degree from the University of Michigan, and a PhD in animal physiology from Michigan State University. He later taught biology at Calvin College from 1995 to 2016.

Dr. Ubels taught human physiology and cell physiology during his time at Calvin University. He led an interim sailing course in Florida and an eye care service-learning interim course in Tijuana, Mexico. During his years at Calvin, he mentored 56 students in his research lab. He did extensive research for Alcon Research, Ltd. on ophthalmology, particularly dry eyes treatments.  He did extensive testing for the development of Systane and Artificial Tears.  Over the past 44 years, he has published 104 papers and chapters on every part of the eye of fish, amphibians and mammals, including humans. During his retirement, he teaches part time at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is a guest scientist at the Van Andel Research Institute.

Biographical Note

Dr. Ubels taught human physiology and cell physiology during his time at Calvin University. He led an interim sailing course in Florida and an eye care service learning interim course in Tijuana, Mexico. During his years at Calvin, he mentored 56 students in his research lab. He did extensive research for Alcon Research Ltd. on opthmology, particularly dry eyes treatments.  He did extensive testing for the development of Systane and Artifical Tears.  Over the past 44 years, he has published 104 papers and chapters on every part of the eye of fish, amphibians and mammals, including humans. During his retirement, he teaches part time at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is a guest scientist at the Van Andel Research Institute

Subject/Index Terms

Ophthalmology
Physiology
Scientific Research

Administrative Information

Repository: Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

Access Restrictions: <span style="color: rgb(16, 55, 93); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.96px;">Collection held in Heritage Hall; materials are not available for circulation</span>

Acquisition Source: Gift of John L. Ubels

Acquisition Method: Donation


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Series 1: General Files
Box 1
Folder 1: Research Fellowship Application, "Penetration and Metabolism of Retinoids in the Cornea" --- 1979
Folder 2: "Ocular Oxygen Toxicity: The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Retinal Na-K ATPase" --- 1980
Manuscript published in Experimental Eye Research
Folder 3: Grant Application: "Uptake and Metabolism of Retinoids by Cornea and Lens" --- 1981
Folder 4: Grant Application: "The Tear Film and the Ocular Surface: Vitamin A in Tears" --- 1984
Folder 5: "Re-epitheliazation of Experimental Cornea Wounds Treated with Topically Applied Retinoids" --- 1982
Paper Published in American Journal of Opthamology
Folder 6: "Retinoid Permeability and Uptake of Corneas of Normal and Vitamin A Deficient Rabbits" --- 1981
Manuscript Published in Archives of Opthamology
Folder 7: Reports on the Development of Bion Tears (Highly Successful Artifical Tear for Treating Dry Eye) Alcon Lab --- 1999-2011
Folder 8: ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Opthamology) Abstracts --- 2001
Folder 9: "Effects of Aminomethylpropanol on Cells in Culture and the Rabbit Corneal Epithelium" --- 2003
Folder 10: Systane - Summary of Safety Evaluations --- 2005
Folder 11: Final Report: "Effect of 0.1% Benzyl Alcohol on Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing" --- 1987
Folder 12: Progress Report: 'Evaluation of Concepts for Relief of Dry Eye Symptoms" --- 2000
Folder 13: Progress Report: "Carboxyfluorescein Uptake and the Effectiveness of Artificial Tears"
Folder 14: Protocols for Contact Lens Cytotoxicity Project
Folder 15: Report: "Testing of Artificial Tear Formulations" --- 2001

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