Elizabeth Berger

Dr. Elizabeth Berger is an Associate Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Ophthalmology, Visual & Anatomical Sciences. She serves as Director of the MS Program in Anatomy & Cell Biology and Vice-Chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Her research, supported by the National Eye Institute (NEI), focuses on bacterial keratitis and diabetes-induced corneal complications, emphasizing translational therapeutic strategies.

Her appointment to the NIH Pathophysiology of Eye Disease Study Section (PED1) highlights her leadership in ocular immunopathogenesis and peer recognition of her expertise in evaluating grant applications and shaping national research priorities.

• Leadership: Director of MS Program in Anatomy & Cell Biology, IACUC Vice-Chair
• Research Focus: Bacterial keratitis, diabetes-related corneal complications, translational therapies
• NIH Role: Critical peer reviewer for ocular disease research grants