Ester Reina-Torres

Ester Reina-Torres is a Research Associate in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on ocular biomechanics, intraocular pressure (IOP) regulation, and glaucoma pathophysiology. She is affiliated with the Ocular Biomechanics research group.

Her work combines experimental and computational approaches to study aqueous humor outflow dynamics, nitric oxide signaling in IOP homeostasis, and vascular biology in ocular systems. Key contributions include developing ex vivo perfusion techniques for mouse models and identifying mechanisms linking endothelial cell function and IOP stability.

Recent studies highlight her exploration of VEGF pathways, mechanical regulation of IOP, and the role of macrophages in maintaining ocular health. She has co-authored consensus recommendations for standardizing outflow facility measurements in research settings.

Her findings bridge basic science and clinical applications, with implications for glaucoma therapies targeting nitric oxide pathways or trabecular meshwork dynamics. No specific lab affiliations or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text.