Andrew F.X. Goldberg

Andrew F.X. Goldberg serves as the Reddy Professor of Biomedical Sciences at the Eye Research Institute within Oakland University's William Beaumont School of Medicine. His research targets retinal degenerative diseases affecting over 2 million Americans, focusing on photoreceptor structure and function to develop therapies for inherited vision loss.

Education:

• B.S. in Biochemistry/Philosophy from Binghamton University (1985)
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Brandeis University (1992)
• Postdoctoral training in Photoreceptor structure at University of British Columbia (1997)
• Postdoctoral training in Photoreceptor function at University of Washington (1998)

Dr. Goldberg's laboratory employs biochemical, biophysical, and molecular genetic techniques across in vitro, in cellulo, and in vivo models to dissect how genetic defects compromise rod and cone photoreceptor architecture. His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical ophthalmology, emphasizing translational pathways from molecular mechanisms to therapeutic interventions for conditions like retinitis pigmentosa. The research program maintains strong interdisciplinary connections between biochemistry, neural tissue specialization, and vision science.

He secures funding from major organizations including the National Science Foundation, National Eye Institute, Foundation Fighting Blindness, The Grass Foundation, E. Matilda Zeigler Foundation, Research Excellence Fund (Oakland University), and Mid-West Eyebanks.

Professional affiliations:

• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
• American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
• Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
• Biophysical Society

Dr. Goldberg leads the Goldberg Laboratory with a mission to elucidate the molecular basis of photoreceptor cellular structure, establishing rational foundations for designing novel therapies against blinding retinal degenerations. The lab emphasizes the critical relationship between retinal photoreceptor biology and human vision preservation.