Faculty and Their Research
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Name |
Research Area |
Alexander, Kenneth, PhD |
Noninvasive techniques for evaluating the pathophysiology of retinal degenerations |
Anderson, Robert, MPH, PhD |
Longitudinal data analysis, ophthalmology studies, clinical trials |
Dimitri Azar, MD |
Research Area: Mechanisms that prevent corneal neovascularization, a condition in which undesired blood vessels develop in the cornea, usually in response to a lack of oxygen. This vascularization process must be stopped, or at least diminished, if vision is to be preserved. Dr. Azar is a leading corneal surgeon who has developed mathematical modeling and novel techniques in refractive and other corneal and anterior segment surgeries. |
Michael Blair, MD |
Research Area: Treatment of diabetic macular edema, preventing neural degeneration, retinal vascular disease and retinal detachment, antibiotic penetration into the eye. |
Blair, Norman, MD |
Developing breakthrough vitreoperfusion procedure to deliver oxygen to retina |
Bruzik, Karol, PhD |
Chemistry of phospholipid molecules, in particular those containing inositol moiety. These molecules are involved in complex pathways of cellular signal transductions of hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors and physical stimuli. Vision Research : “Development of Nanoscale Neuromodulating Platforms” |
Robert Chang, PhD |
Research Area: Matrix metalloproteinases and anti-angiogenic factors in corneal neovascularization |
Djalilian, Ali, MD |
Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease, Ocular Surface Reconstruction, Transplantation, Limbal Stem Cell Biology, Tissue Engineering |
Edward, Deepak, MD |
Pathophysiologic mechanisms of ganglion cell degeneration in glaucoma |
Fishman, Gerald, MD |
Molecular genetics and functional characteristics of hereditary retinal disorders |
Folberg, Robert, MD |
Three-dimensional architecture of extravascular matrix patterns in uveal melanoma |
Gordon, Robert, PhD |
Quantum mechanical nature of molecular interactions, using laser beams to excite molecules to specific quantum states and to probe their reaction products. Vision Research : “In vivo study of femtosecond laser ablation” |
Grein, Christoph, PhD |
Electronic and structural properties of narrow gap semiconductors with optoelectronic applications. Vision Research : “Development of Nanoscale Neuromodulating Platforms” |
Hetling, John, PhD |
Design of retinal neuroprostheses for the treatment of eye disease |
Hilbert, David, PhD |
Philosophy of perception, nature of color, application of empirical research in color science |
Ho, Yee-Kin, PhD |
Molecular dynamics of signaling transduction in rod photoreceptor cells |
Sandeep Jain , MD |
Research Area: The underlying causes of dry eye and novel therapies. |
Joslin, Charlotte, OD |
Corneal refractive power post refractive surgery |
Kaplan, Jack H., PhD |
Structure-function studies, mechanism, biosynthesis, assembly and cellular trafficking of P-type ATPases or Ion pumps Vision Research : “Development of Nanoscale Neuromodulating Platforms” |
Kenyon, Robert, PhD |
Human visual and motor systems, human spatial orientation, computer graphics and display technology |
Knepper, Paul, MD, PhD |
Pathophysiology of glaucoma |
Kumar, Nalin, DPhil |
Molecular structure and function of gap junctions in the eye |
Arnon Lavie, PhD |
Structure-based design of novel therapeutic agents by prodrug development and enzyme modification. X-ray crystallographic structure determination of enzymes involved in prodrug activation Vision Research : “Development of Nanoscale Neuromodulating Platforms” |
LeBreton, Guy, PhD |
Blood platelet signal transduction pathways: specifically, development of novel chemical and immunological tools to be utilized as pharmacological probes Vision Research : “Development of Nanoscale Neuromodulating Platforms” |
Levine, Michael, PhD |
Variability of responses of retinal ganglion cells and psychophysical examinations of complex processing |
Liang, Jie, PhD |
Computational methods to calculate the shapes of proteins and other biological molecules Vision Research : “Development of Nanoscale Neuromodulating Platforms” |
Malchow, R. Paul, PhD |
Characteristics of retinal nerve and glial cells and effects of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators |
McMahon, Timothy, OD |
Corneal topography and corneal disease |
Nakamura, Hiroshi, MD |
Developmental study for the cornea and trabecular meshwork, and RNA interference to suppress scarring |
Nehorai, Arye, PhD |
Signal processing, communications, and biomedicine |
Onyuksel, Hayat, PhD |
Phospholipid micelles as solubilizing agents, targeted drug carriers, and sensitizers of resistant cells. Formulation and delivery of peptide and protein drugs using lipid-based carrier systems. Vision Research : “Development of Nanoscale Neuromodulating Platforms” |
Pepperberg, David, PhD |
Mechanisms of light and dark adaptation in rod photoreceptors, and the development of bioengineered structures |
Qian, Haohua, PhD |
Diversity, function and distribution of GABAc receptors in the vertebrate retina |
Qtaishat, Nasser, PhD |
Vitamin A derivatives needed by photoreceptor cells |
Ripps, Harris, PhD |
Structural and functional properties of retinal neurons and glia, mechanisms of intercellular communication via chemical and electrical synapses |
Rousche, Patrick, PhD |
Applying Bio-MEMS and neural tissue engineering technologies to the development of neuroprostheses |
Schneeweis, David, PhD |
Mechanisms of signal processing in the mammalian retina |
Shahidi, Mahnaz, PhD |
Development of optical imaging systems for quantitative assessment of eye diseases |
Shippy, Scott, PhD |
Novel analytical instrumentation and methods for characterizing neurochemical signaling |
Shukla, Deepak, PhD |
Molecular mechanisms of viral entry into human corneal cells |
Sweeney, John, PhD |
Control of saccadic and pursuit eye movements |
Szlyk, Janet, PhD |
Methods for the assessment of vision loss in retinal diseases; relationship between clinical tests of visual function and performance of daily activities |
Tao, Lin, PhD |
Studying the role of interaction between bacteria and viruses in the health of the human hosts. Vision Research : “Lactobacilli: Blocking HIV/HSV by Mannose Binding” |
Thulborn, Keith, PhD |
Development of magnetic resonance imaging technology for functional, physiological and metabolic investigations of the normal human brain |
Ulanski, Lawrence, MD |
Expression of adrenergic receptors in the retinal microvasculature |
Viana, Marlos, PhD |
Statistical assessment of tests, trials and instrumentation |
Wilensky, Jacob, MD |
Pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma |
Yue, Beatrice, PhD |
Molecular basis for keratoconus, and biology of trabecular meshwork in health and disease |
