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Kwoon Y. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the physiology of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), particularly their role in non-image-forming visual responses like the pupillary light reflex and circadian photoentrainment. Dr. Wong employs advanced techniques including electrophysiology, multiphoton microscopy, and behavioral assays to investigate ipRGC function and their interactions with other retinal neurons.
His work explores how ipRGCs respond to light stimuli, their functional diversity across five identified subtypes, and translational applications such as light therapies for sleep disorders, daytime productivity-enhancing lighting, and assistive technologies for the visually impaired. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and completed postdoctoral training at Brown University. His lab's findings aim to bridge basic science with clinical innovations in ophthalmology and chronobiology.
