Hakan Demirci

Hakan Demirci serves as a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School, leading research in ocular oncology and surgical innovation. His clinical and academic work focuses on complex intraocular tumors and advanced diagnostic techniques.

His research expertise spans ocular oncology, particularly uveal and conjunctival melanoma, retinal disease imaging, and orbital reconstruction. Key contributions include multimodal imaging protocols for bilateral diffuse uveal melanocytic proliferation, genetic profiling of conjunctival tumors using next-generation sequencing, and development of 3D-printed orbital implants. His work bridges molecular diagnostics with clinical applications in rare eye cancers.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant research trajectories: 1) International multicenter studies on metastatic conjunctival melanoma involving 10 centers across 9 countries; 2) Technical innovations in ocular imaging and surgical reconstruction; 3) Molecular analysis of ocular tumors for targeted therapy development. This output demonstrates consistent leadership in high-impact collaborative research.

Dr. Demirci maintains active collaborations with global ophthalmic oncology networks and participates in clinical trials for novel therapies like oncolytic viruses. His work with 463+ publications and 9 UM grants reflects significant contributions to understanding tumor genetics, surgical outcomes, and cost-effective management of intraocular malignancies.