Global Vision Researchers Williams and Wang to Launch New CERA Programs in 2026

Professor Pete Williams, a globally recognised glaucoma and neuroprotection researcher, will join CERA to establish a new Neuroprotection and Repair research program in Australia.

Dr Jiang-Hui ‘Sloan’ Wang will return to CERA from the United States, to establish a new Ocular Genetic Therapeutics research program with an emphasis on developing new treatments for inherited retinal diseases, including Usher syndrome.

Both scientists will relocate to Australia in January 2026.

Managing Director Professor Keith Martin says the appointments will bring new research capabilities to Australia and expand CERA’s global collaborations.

“The pioneering research of Pete Williams and Sloan Wang will add an exciting new dimension to CERA’s discovery science program,’’ says Professor Martin.

“Both are outstanding scientists with strong research track records and a commitment to translating laboratory science into real-world outcomes for people living with vision loss and blindness.

“Pete and Sloan bring valuable international experience which will expand our global reach and increase our research impact.”

Both scientists currently partner with CERA as Honorary Researchers and are part of large global collaborations aimed at finding new treatments for incurable eye diseases.