orbsproject.

Bridging ocular biobanking logistics and vision research.

Editorial team

orbsproject.org editorial team

orbsproject.org is run by a standing editorial team. Each author has their own beats and voice — here's who is responsible for what.

Joseph McCarthy

Biobanking Data Strategist

Covers: Ocular Biobanking · Ophthalmic Multiomics

A former molecular geneticist who transitioned into tissue procurement logistics. He tracks how donor tissue viability intersects with high-throughput sequencing demands.

Isla Bishop

Retinal Degeneration Analyst

Covers: Retinal Pathobiology

A neuropathology researcher who spent a decade studying macular degeneration in post-mortem donor eyes. She focuses on the cellular microenvironment of the aging retina.

Sean O'Brien

Clinical Translation Reviewer

Covers: Regenerative Therapeutics

A clinical trial coordinator specializing in stem cell-derived retinal implants and endothelial cell therapies. He bridges the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and surgical reality.

Emily Gallant

Anterior Segment Specialist

Covers: Corneal & Anterior Biology

An anterior segment biologist who investigates corneal endothelial cell dynamics and stromal wound healing. She is deeply involved in evaluating donor corneas for advanced keratoplasty techniques.