Janet L. Alexander

Janet L. Alexander, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment in Pediatrics. Her clinical and research focus spans pediatric ophthalmology, genetics, and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

• Education: BS in Chemical Engineering (University of Washington), Medical Degree (University of Pittsburgh), Surgical Internship (Northwestern University), Ophthalmology Residency (George Washington University), Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship (Children’s National Medical Center)

Her research investigates genetic ocular disease, ROP, congenital cataracts, and glaucoma, aiming to deliver personalized medicine through novel imaging and genetic technologies. Recent publications highlight her work in retinal vein occlusion, OCT monitoring, and surgical complications.

Scientific awards include the

• AAPOS Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association Award Finalist (2016)
• Best in Show at AAPOS Annual Conference (2017)

She has led grants from the National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation and Knights Templar Eye Foundation, focusing on non-invasive diagnostics for ROP and anterior segment imaging in congenital glaucoma.