Marlon Maus

Marlon Maus is a Professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health, with expertise in ophthalmology and public health. He holds a DrPH from UC Berkeley and completed fellowships in oculoplastics at Harvard University and orbital disease at Wills Eye Hospital. His research focuses on visual disability prevention in vulnerable populations, technologies for healthy aging, and the intersection of public health with the built environment.

Education:

• Post-doctorate in Aging and Public Health, UC Berkeley
• DrPH, MPH – UC Berkeley School of Public Health
• Fellowships: Oculoplastics (Harvard), Orbital Disease (Wills Eye Hospital)
• MD – Jefferson Medical College; BA (Honors) – Brown University

Research Interests:

• Visual impairment prevention in migrant populations
• Technologies enhancing mobility for older adults
• Built environment impacts on aging populations
• Diabetic retinopathy screening in transnational healthcare

His work includes collaborations with Professor Satariano on cognitive/physical enhancement tools and leadership in the Health Initiative of the Americas (HIA) program.

Key Projects:

• WordWalk: Mobile tech for healthy aging
• Bi-national teleophthalmology screening for Mexican migrants
• Studies on transnational caregiving and dementia care transitions

Teaching: Courses include public health sustainability, directed research, and doctoral seminars.