Dr. Wallace is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of neural development, retina biology and regenerative medicine. Her research has advanced our understanding of the signalling pathways that are involved in brain and retinal development and identified therapeutic targets for restoring vision in individuals with retinal degeneration. She is the Co-Director of the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, which brings together multidisciplinary vision scientists and clinicians to improve treatments for vision loss. She serves on national and international scientific committees and advisory boards and is an advocate for the importance of basic science research and outreach.