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Paul Bernstein, Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (with adjunct appointments in Neurobiology and Pharmacology & Toxicology) at the University of Utah, focuses on the nutritional biochemistry of the retina, particularly carotenoids and VLC-PUFAs in preventing blinding diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinopathy of prematurity, and inherited retinal disorders. His work spans basic science, translational imaging (resonance Raman spectroscopy, FLIO), and clinical trials.
- Education: A.B. from Harvard University, M.D. from Harvard Medical School/MIT, and Ph.D. from Harvard University.
Bernstein’s research emphasizes dietary interventions, lipid metabolism, and advanced imaging to study retinal health. Current projects include prenatal carotenoid supplementation, SR-BI receptor mechanisms, and zebrafish models for retinal disease. His publications highlight collaborations in Molecular Biology, Genetic Disorders, and Clinical Trials for retinal therapies.
Scientific contributions include the Mildred Weisenfeld Award Lecture (2021) and clinical trials like the L-ZIP and MAGENTA studies. He leads a laboratory at the University of Utah, integrating biochemical analysis, animal models, and human clinical research.
