Vallabh Das

Dr. Vallabh Das is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Houston, affiliated with the Cullen College of Engineering. His research focuses on visual neuroscience, particularly strabismus, amblyopia, and oculomotor systems, using non-human primate models. He explores neural mechanisms underlying eye movement disorders, treatment strategies for amblyopia, and the role of midbrain circuits in 3D vision. His work integrates neurophysiology, pharmacology, and engineering approaches.

Research interests include:

• Strabismus pathophysiology and treatment
• Neural plasticity post-surgical correction
• Vestibular dysfunction and rehabilitation
• Intranasal vaccine development for respiratory viruses

Recent work highlights advancements in amblyopia treatment via retinal blockade, STING agonist-based vaccines, and superior colliculus circuitry studies. His articles emphasize translational research bridging animal models to clinical insights.

Dr. Das holds patents related to ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic systems, including a 'System for diagnosis and therapy of gaze stability.' His lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining engineering, neuroscience, and clinical ophthalmology.