Larry Abel

Associate Professor Larry Abel is affiliated with Deakin University's Faculty of Health/School of Medicine and the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation. He holds a PhD from Carnegie-Mellon University and specializes in visual function research, focusing on neurological and clinical aspects of vision. His work spans ophthalmological disorders like nystagmus, anorexia nervosa biomarkers, and applications of artificial intelligence in clinical optometry.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Carnegie-Mellon University

Research Interests:

• Visual search behaviors in clinical settings
• Saccadic eye movements and neurological disorders
• Optical device efficacy and safety
• Cross-cultural reading patterns
• Neurological biomarkers in mental health

Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes translational research, including diabetic retinopathy screening optimization, laser eye protection design, and anorexia nervosa etiology through collaborative studies. His 2023 I-CAN protocol highlights interdisciplinary mental health research.

Awards: No specific awards listed, though active in high-impact clinical studies.

Supervision & Grants: Currently supervising Kate Maree Coffey (PhD) on visual display optimization and Timothy Isaac Murphy (completed 2025) on diabetic retinopathy screening. Active in securing collaborative research sites for anorexia nervosa studies.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, focusing on clinical translation of vision science findings.