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Kwoon Wong is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, holding dual appointments in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) and Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He leads research on intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), focusing on non-image-forming visual processes such as circadian rhythms and light-induced alertness. His work combines electrophysiology, microscopy, and behavioral assays to study ipRGC function, interactions with retinal neurons, and applications in therapies for sleep disorders and blindness.
- Education: PhD in Biology from Harvard University (2003), Postdoctoral training at Brown University.
- Research Areas: Retinal physiology, circadian photoentrainment, light therapy development, and retinal prosthesis strategies.
Dr. Wong collaborates with multiple labs to investigate retinal degeneration therapies, glia-derived neurons, and visual signaling in demyelination models. His lab’s long-term goals include advancing lighting technologies, drug therapies, and assistive devices for vision impairment.
