Paula Yu

Paula Yu is a Research Associate Professor affiliated with the UWA Medical School and the Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science at The University of Western Australia. Her primary focus is on retinal microvascular physiology, neurovascular coupling, and advanced imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and confocal microscopy. She holds a position at the Lions Eye Institute, further emphasizing her clinical and research contributions to ophthalmology.

Her research interests center on understanding microvascular hemodynamics, endothelial cell function, and the structural basis of retinal vascular diseases. Key projects include studies on retinal vein contraction mechanisms, lymphatic imaging, and the application of deep learning in clinical ophthalmology. Her work bridges basic science and translational medicine, with implications for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and vascular comorbidities.

Recent publications highlight innovations in label-free imaging techniques and quantitative analyses of capillary networks. She has contributed to datasets on spatial-temporal perfusion variations and collaborated on grants related to OCT systems and retinal vein occlusion treatments. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering, biology, and clinical insights to advance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in ophthalmology.

Paula Yu has secured funding from the NHMRC and Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia for projects involving imaging technology development and clinical trials. She leads or participates in collaborative initiatives that address critical questions in retinal vascular biology and disease mechanisms.