Editorial
Peeking into the molecular trove of discarded surgical specimens
Alex W Hewitt PhD FRANZCO,
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Alex W Hewitt PhD FRANZCO
Menzies Institute for Medical Research, School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Search for more papers by this author Anthony L Cook PhD,
Anthony L Cook PhD
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Search for more papers by this author Alice Pébay PhD,
Alice Pébay PhD
Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Alex W Hewitt PhD FRANZCO,
Corresponding Author
Alex W Hewitt PhD FRANZCO
Menzies Institute for Medical Research, School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Search for more papers by this author Anthony L Cook PhD,
Anthony L Cook PhD
Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Search for more papers by this author Alice Pébay PhD,
Alice Pébay PhD
Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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First published: 11 November 2016
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