Martin Friedlander

Martin Friedlander, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at The Scripps Research Institute. His research focuses on membrane protein topogenesis and ocular angiogenesis, particularly in diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. He holds appointments as Chief of Retina in the Department of Ophthalmology at Scripps Clinic and actively sees patients.

Education:

• M.D., State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, 1983
• Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 1976

Research Interests:

• Mechanisms of membrane protein integration
• Role of integrins and anti-angiogenic therapies in ocular diseases
• Stem cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration
• Brain tumor angiogenesis and gene therapy

Publications & Trials: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact studies on stem cell applications and anti-angiogenic compounds. Active in clinical trials for retinal therapies.

Awards: Recipient of the Alfred W. Bressler Prize (2010), Master Teacher Award (2008), and numerous lectureships globally.