2015 Emory Eye Magazine | Page 9

MATRIX FUNDAMENTALS Traits that capture key objectives of Emory Eye Center’s research matrix FOCUSED The Emory Eye Center research matrix is designed to focus the center’s research. Faculty pursue research explicitly to benefit patients. Everything they do—research, clinical care, teaching, collaboration, publications, conferences, outreach—should contribute to the work of helping people see. TRANSPARENT The center’s research matrix makes its priorities transparent for all to see. Andy Garrard, center administrator, says, “Patients, providers, funding agencies, and donors are looking at health care to see if we’re using our resour