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Philip MorganView profile

Professor

• Clinical performance of contact lenses
• Contact lens associated keratitis
• Innovative optics
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Philip Morgan is a Professor of Optometry and Head of Optometry at The University of Manchester, leading the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry. He also holds an Adjunct Professorship at UNSW Sydney. His roles include Director of Eurolens Research, President of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators and the Manchester Statistical Society, and Immediate Past President of the International Society for Contact Lens Research. Education and Professional Qualifications: BSc, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA Research Interests: Focuses on clinical performance of contact lenses, clinical study design, contact lens-associated keratitis, innovative optics, and contact lens discomfort. His work contributes to SDGs related to good health and well-being (SDG 3) and industry innovation (SDG 9). Publications and Impact: Authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers, including seminal studies on global contact lens prescribing trends and presbyopia management. His recent work emphasizes myopia control, presbyopia treatment, and pandemic-related eye care protocols. Awards and Recognition: BCLA Medallist (2014) BCLA Pioneer’s Lecturer (2015) 2019 Max Schapero Award (American Academy of Optometry) Fellowships from the American Academy of Optometry and British Contact Lens Association Teaching and Leadership: Teaches contact lens design and delivery at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, leading global educational initiatives through IACLE. Managed an annual international contact lens prescribing survey since 1996. Grants and Projects: Co-investigator on the Manchester Bioelectronics Network (2018), focusing on interdisciplinary bioelectronics research. Labs and Teams: Directs Eurolens Research, a leading group in contact lens innovation and clinical studies.

Bin ZhangView profile

Professor

• Vision Science
• Ophthalmology
• Neuroscience
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Bin Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., serves as a full-time Professor, Assistant Dean of Research, and Director of Graduate Programs at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. His educational qualifications include: M.D. from Nanjing University School of Medicine (1995) Ph.D. in Physiological Optics and Vision Science from University of Houston College of Optometry (2003) Dr. Zhang's primary research examines neural development in the visual cortex under normal visual experience and pathological conditions like myopia, anisometropia, and strabismus that cause amblyopia. His laboratory employs advanced methodologies including psychophysical testing, extracellular single unit recording, local field potential recording, and multifocal Visual Evoked Potentials to map cortical response properties. Scientific awards: No awards were documented in the provided text. Research funding includes six years of support from the National Eye Institute. He teaches Psychophysical Methods in Visual Testing, Ocular Anatomy, Ocular Physiology to professional students, and Experiment Design & Methods to graduate cohorts while overseeing academic programs as Director of Graduate Programs. Lab operations focus on neural recording and visual testing protocols, though no specific team members or facility names were detailed in the source material.

Charumathi SabanayagamView profile

Associate Professor

• Epidemiology
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Age-Related Eye Diseases
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Charumathi Sabanayagam is an Associate Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and a Principal Investigator at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI). She holds adjunct positions at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and serves in the Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Programme (EYE ACP). Her work bridges epidemiology, machine learning, and public health, focusing on chronic kidney disease (CKD) and age-related eye diseases. Education : MBBS (University of Madras, 1980-1985) MD (Microbiology, Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, 1995-1998) M Med (PH) and PhD (Epidemiology and Biostatistics, National University of Singapore, 2005-2010) Her research explores ethnic differences in CKD and eye disease, machine learning for risk prediction, and global collaborations in meta-analysis. Recent work includes AI tools for CKD detection via retinal imaging and virtual clinical research training courses. She has secured multiple grants, including the NMRC HCSA and Duke-NUS KMRA. Selected scientific awards include the SERI Best Mentor Award (2015), SingHealth Publish Award (2020), SERI Long Service Award (2021), and being named a Stanford Top 2% Scientist (2021-2023). She has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles with an H-index of 75. Notable Grants : NMRC Transition Award (2012-2016) Duke-NUS Khoo Mentored Research Award (2015-2018) NMRC Health Service Research Clinician Scientist Award (2022-2025) Duke-NUS Eye-ACP Education Grant (2023-2024) Her media-covered innovations, including AI screening tools for CKD, have been highlighted in The Straits Times and CNA 938 FM . She actively mentors researchers and leads global meta-analysis projects.

Celia GongView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Myopia Management
• Specialty Contact Lenses
• Corneal Pathology
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Celia Gong is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry. She specializes in myopia management, specialty contact lenses (orthokeratology, gas permeable, multifocal, and scleral lenses), and corneal pathology for keratoconus and post-surgical corneas. Education Doctor of Optometry (OD), SUNY College of Optometry (2017) Master of Science (MS), SUNY College of Optometry (2017) Contact Lens Residency, UC Berkeley School of Optometry (2018) Her clinical research focuses on accommodation and phoria in children using multifocal contact lenses, as well as evaluating low-dose atropine drops for myopia control. As a native San Francisco/Bay Area resident, she contributes to clinical trials while mentoring in the Cornea and Contact Lens Residency program. Scientific Awards Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS) Dr. Gong's expertise in specialty contact lenses and corneal pathologies is complemented by her role as a Certified EyePrint Practitioner and Certified MiSight Practitioner. She actively mentors optometry residents while participating in clinical trials for myopia management interventions.

Rakhee ShahView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Evidence-Based Optometry
• Clinical Optometry
• Glaucoma
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Dr. Rakhee Shah is a Senior Lecturer in Optometry at City St George's, University of London, and a practicing optometrist with clinical roles at 20/20 Eyecare (2005–present) and The Outside Clinic (2009–2015). Her research focuses on evidence-based optometry , myopia control , glaucoma detection , and visual impairment in dementia , with notable contributions to the PrOVIDe Study on dementia-related vision care. Education : PhD in Clinical Optometry (2009), BSc(Hons) Optometry (2002), MA FHEA (2019) Key Research Themes : Clinical decision-making, standardized patient methodologies, myopia progression, and dementia eye care pathways Publications : 37 journal articles and 5 conference papers, emphasizing randomized trials on DIMS spectacle lenses, atropine treatments, and inter-optometrist variability in intraocular pressure measurement She serves as a Research Adviser for the iPRO Small Grants Scheme and has presented at major conferences including ARVO and Optometry Tomorrow . Her work bridges clinical practice with academic research through collaborations with institutions like the College of Optometrists and HOYA Vision Care .

Zahra TajbakhshView profile

Lecturer

• Ocular Surface Disease
• Myopia Control
• In Vivo Confocal Microscopy
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Dr. Zahra Tajbakhsh is a Lecturer at the Department of Optometry and Vision Science, School of Allied Health, The University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD in Optometry and Vision Science (2022) from UNSW Sydney, focusing on dendritic cells in ocular allergy, and earned her BOptom and MSc from Iran. Her research spans ocular surface disease, myopia control, contact lenses, and AI in retinal diagnostics, with over 28 publications and an h-index of 8. PhD, UNSW Sydney (2022): Dendritic cells in ocular allergy MSc in Optometry, Iran BOptom, Iran Dr. Tajbakhsh’s work integrates in vivo confocal microscopy with immunological studies to investigate conditions like allergic conjunctivitis, keratoconus, and LASIK recovery. Recent projects include AI-driven inherited retinal disease analysis and improving eye health literacy in Western Australia. She actively collaborates on ocular pressure dynamics, corneal structure, and pediatric vision research. Her publications highlight applications of AI in retinal diseases, keratoconus treatment, dendritic cell profiling, and pediatric ocular norms. Awards include recognition as an inaugural PhD Champion for UNSW Women in Math and Science. Current projects involve grants from the Perth Eye Foundation (2024–2027) to address eye health disparities. Inaugural PhD Champion, UNSW Women in Math and Science Dr. Tajbakhsh contributes to clinical research, teaching, and outreach, emphasizing diversity in STEM and advancing diagnostics for ocular conditions through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Michael ClarkeView profile

Research Fellow

• Metabolomics
• Vitamin D Metabolism
• Drug Pharmacokinetics
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Michael Clarke is a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Western Australia. He holds roles as Director of Scientific Services at ChemCentre (Western Australia) and was former Node Leader of Metabolomics Australia. His research focuses on metabolomics, vitamin D metabolism, drug pharmacokinetics, and method development in mass spectrometry. Research Interests: Clarke’s work spans metabolomics in diverse sample types, vitamin D’s role in health outcomes, and drug efficacy in animal models. He pioneered a reference assay for serum vitamin D analysis and leads projects on cardiovascular nutrition and antioxidant mechanisms. His lab is CDC-certified for vitamin D analysis and collaborates on marine, plant, and biomedical studies using advanced mass spectrometry techniques. Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes vitamin D’s impact on diseases like multiple sclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm, alongside metabolomic studies in marine organisms and fetal pharmacokinetics. His research bridges clinical, environmental, and veterinary applications of metabolic profiling. Awards & Grants: Clarke has secured $5M+ in funding from NCRIS, Bioplatforms Australia, and the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation. Notable projects include vitamin D’s role in MS, honeybee product development, and gut biodiversity studies. No specific awards are listed, but his work is recognized via 78+ publications and collaborations worldwide. Advising & Labs: He manages the Biological and Molecular Mass Spectrometry facility at UWA and contributed to teaching clinical biochemistry at Curtin University. Equipment includes Agilent mass spectrometers and GCMS systems, supporting metabolomics and proteomics research. Current projects include the D-Light initiative on early immune development.

• Myopia
• Refractive Error
• Accommodative Response
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Niall Strang is a Professor in Vision Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University, with an extensive research portfolio focused on myopia, refractive errors, and retinal imaging. His work spans clinical research, diagnostic technology development, and public health applications in eye care. With an h-index of 21 and 1,558 citations, he has produced 93 research outputs since 1994, demonstrating sustained scholarly impact in vision science. His research interests center on understanding and addressing myopia progression, with particular expertise in fundus refraction, axial length measurement, accommodative responses, and retinal biomarkers for vision-threatening conditions. Dr. Strang's work bridges clinical ophthalmology with technological innovation, contributing to novel diagnostic approaches and therapeutic interventions. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on personalized myopia biomarkers, retinal detachment risk prediction, and global eye care access. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory toward translating basic vision science into practical clinical applications and public health solutions, with growing emphasis on AI-assisted diagnostic tools and community-based eye care interventions. Dr. Strang is actively involved in three major research projects: Light therapy for childhood myopia, software development for retinal damage detection, and retinal diagnostics for brain health assessment. These projects highlight his collaborative approach and commitment to addressing significant challenges in vision science through interdisciplinary research. He has supervised 11 research projects or students and maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being, with potential applications for improving eye health outcomes globally, particularly in underserved populations.

Giuseppe QuerquesView profile

Associate Professor

• Ophthalmology
• Medical Retina
• Multimodal Imaging
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Giuseppe Querques is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy, and heads the Medical Retina & Imaging Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele. Previously, he held roles at University Paris XII, including Praticien Hospitalier and Associate Professor. His expertise spans retinal diseases, multimodal imaging, and clinical trial leadership. Primary Affiliation: Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (Current Associate Professor) Prior Affiliation: University Paris XII (2009-2015) Dr. Querques’ research focuses on age-related macular degeneration , diabetic retinopathy , and pathologic myopia , with innovative work in artificial intelligence for retinal imaging and choroidal vascular quantification . His recent publications emphasize precision diagnostics and treatment optimization. He has received numerous awards, including the Macula Society Young Investigator Award (2019) and grants from RETINA 3000 Foundation and Global Ophthalmology Award Program (Bayer). As a principal investigator, he led trials like PLACE and PASCAL-GA . International Society Leadership: Asia Pacific Retinal Imaging Society, International Retinal Imaging Society Editorial Roles: Acta Diabetologica , European Journal of Ophthalmology

Christopher A ClarkView profile

Lecturer

• Vision Science
• Optometry
• Retinal Imaging
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Christopher A Clark serves as a Lecturer at the Indiana University School of Optometry, contributing to graduate education and clinical training. Dr. Clark earned his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in 2005 and completed his Ph.D. in Vision Science at Indiana University School of Optometry in 2013. His clinical background spans international settings including the Boston Foundation for Sight, Wenzhou Eye Hospital in China, and Donald Korb and Associates. His educational qualifications include: Doctor of Optometry, New England College of Optometry (2005) Ph.D. in Vision Science, Indiana University School of Optometry (2013) Dr. Clark's research program centers on retinal imaging and refractive development, with particular focus on developing contact lens treatments to slow myopia progression. He employs advanced imaging modalities including spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and adaptive optics to investigate structural and functional changes in the retina associated with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. His interdisciplinary work bridges clinical optometry, vision science, and biomedical engineering to address unmet needs in vision care through innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Analysis of Dr. Clark's publication record from 2010-2017 reveals consistent methodological innovation in polarization-sensitive imaging and microvascular analysis applied to retinal pathophysiology. His collaborative research with the Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research demonstrates expertise in SD-OCT, adaptive optics, and scanning laser polarimetry for studying outer retinal tubulations, diabetic macular edema, and myopia progression. These contributions advance diagnostic capabilities for retinal diseases while exploring practical applications for contact lens-based interventions in refractive error management. Dr. Clark's scholarly recognition includes: GPLI Clinical Excellence Award Heart of America Contact Lens student award While his clinical and research activities are well-documented through publications and clinical appointments, specific details regarding graduate student mentorship, research grants, or laboratory facilities were not specified in the source materials. His collaborative publication pattern suggests active engagement with interdisciplinary research teams focused on ophthalmic imaging and vision science.

• Vision Rehabilitation
• Neuroscience
• Ocular Biology
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Dr. Ben Thompson is a Professor and Director of the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and CEO/Scientific Director of the Centre for Eye and Vision Research in Hong Kong. He holds adjunct roles at McGill University (Ophthalmology) and an honorary professorship at the University of Auckland (Optometry). His research focuses on human visual cortex plasticity, amblyopia treatment, and vision rehabilitation, with expertise in neuro-ophthalmology and optical technologies. Education: BSc and PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Sussex, UK Postdoctoral fellowships at UCLA (Psychology) and McGill (Ophthalmology) Research Interests: Vision rehabilitation, neural plasticity in visual disorders, ocular biology, and advanced optical technologies for vision assessment. His work bridges neuroscience and clinical optometry, emphasizing translational applications for conditions like glaucoma and amblyopia. Teaching: Recently taught OPTOM 628 - Special Topics in Vision Science (2023) and OPTOM 682 - Visual Motor Neuroscience (2024). Lab & Collaborations: Leads the Human Visual Neuroscience Laboratory and collaborates across institutions in Canada, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. Current projects include non-invasive brain stimulation for glaucoma rehabilitation and pediatric amblyopia treatment protocols. Advising & Grants: Approved PhD supervisor with Sole-Supervisory Privilege Status (SSPS). Actively supervises graduate students and engages in clinical trial design for vision therapies.

Anthony Nanlin KuoView profile

Professor

• Ophthalmology
• Optical Coherence Tomography
• Biomedical Engineering
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Anthony Nanlin Kuo, M.D., is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University , where he also serves as Vice Chair for Technology and Director of Research Data . As a clinician-scientist, he maintains an active clinical practice in cornea and refractive surgery and leads a laboratory focused on developing and translating high-resolution optical coherence tomography (OCT) technologies for ophthalmic use, including intra-surgical OCT systems. Education : M.D. from Vanderbilt University (2002) Trainings & Certifications : University of Pittsburgh (2002-2006), Duke University (2006-2008) Research Interests span: Optical Coherence Tomography (development of handheld, surgical, and robotic OCT systems) Medical Robotics (autonomous surgical platforms, AI integration) Corneal Diseases (keratoconus, limbal stem cell deficiency) Refractive Surgery (intraoperative OCT guidance) Scientific Contributions include: Advancing robotically-aligned OCT for motion-corrected retinal imaging Developing spiral scanning techniques to improve fixation stability Optimizing optical clearing agents (e.g., tartrazine) for enhanced transscleral OCT Applying AI to microbial keratitis screening with synthetic data Grants and Collaborations : His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health , U.S. Department of Defense , and Coulter Foundation , with extensive interdisciplinary collaboration at Duke University.

Jason Matthew Lewis MillerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ophthalmology
• Age-related Macular Degeneration
• Retinal Pigment Epithelium Biology
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Jason Matthew Lewis Miller, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Michigan Medical School. He specializes in dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) through clinical practice and laboratory research, focusing on retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) biology, lipid metabolism, and autophagy. He completed his undergraduate studies in biology at Stanford University , followed by an MD-PhD at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) under Steve Finkbeiner at Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease. Postgraduate training included an internal medicine internship at Kaiser Permanente Oakland , a pre-residency research fellowship, ophthalmology residency, and medical retina fellowship at the Kellogg Eye Center . Dr. Miller’s research program develops primary and iPSC-derived RPE culture models to test therapeutic interventions for AMD. His lab investigates mechanisms of drusen formation, apoE secretion, and metabolic regulation in RPE cells. Current projects include autophagy inducers for dry AMD, lipid droplet dynamics, and computational modeling of neovascularization. Scientific Awards James Grosfeld Endowed Professor Inaugural awardee, Kellogg Eye Center Pre-Residency Research Fellowship Lab members include Dr. Qitao Zhang (Research Investigator), Gillian Gulette (Co-Lab Manager), Kecia Feathers (Co-Lab Manager), and graduate students contributing to projects on RPE metabolism, peroxisomes, and gene therapy. His 2025-2024 publications emphasize lipid handling, hypoxia in AMD, and therapeutic strategies for drusen regression.

Tonya WatsonView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Vision Science
• Pediatric Optometry
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Tonya Watson is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley , affiliated with the School of Optometry . She teaches optometry courses (441A-C) specializing in primary care and pediatrics clinics. Research Interests: Effect of socio-economic status on prefrontal cortex development Longitudinal vision function in children with cortical visual impairment (CVI) Vision assessment in preschoolers Publication Trends: Her work focuses on pediatric vision disorders, particularly CVI, using electrophysiological and behavioral assessments. Key themes include developmental neuroscience, vision therapy, and clinical diagnostics. Professional Affiliations: UC Berkeley Primary Care Clinic, Infant/Toddler Clinic, and Marin Community Center Optometry Clinic.

• Ophthalmology
• Neurology
• Metabonomics
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Anna Midelfart is a Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with Nevrosenteret (Neurological Center) in Trondheim. Her research focuses on neuroophthalmology, stroke-related visual impairments, metabonomics in ocular tissues, and refractive errors. She has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Acta Neurologica Scandinavica and Acta Ophthalmologica . Key research interests include the metabolic changes in corneal and lens tissues, effects of UV radiation, and visual field defects in neurological disorders such as occipital stroke and multiple sclerosis. Her work integrates biochemical analysis with clinical outcomes, particularly using NMR spectroscopy for metabolic profiling. Notable contributions include the NOR-OCCIP Study on occipital stroke and collaborations on vigabatrin-induced optic neuropathy. She has also published on public health topics like myopia epidemiology and medical education.