Cheryl Mae Craft

Cheryl Mae Craft is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on retinal biology, photoreceptor development, and retinal degenerative diseases. She has contributed extensively to understanding mechanisms underlying retinoblastoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and other vision-related disorders. Her work integrates molecular biology, genetics, and advanced imaging techniques to study cellular pathways in retinal cells.

Key research areas include:

• Photoreceptor differentiation and degeneration
• Role of arrestins and metalloproteinases in retinal health
• Neuroprotective mechanisms in retinal diseases

Her publications highlight studies on retinal Müller glial cells, dopaminergic signaling, and inflammatory responses in retinal pathologies. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions have advanced translational research in ophthalmology.

Advising and grants: No formal advising or grant details provided in the text.

Labs/teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her work suggests involvement in retinal research groups at USC.