Researchers
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Boulton, Michael E., PhD
Professor
Areas of Interest
using cell and molecular approaches to better understand retinal aging and the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. -
Curcio, Christine A., PhD
Professor; White-McKee Endowed Professor in Ophthalmology; Director of the AMD Histopathology Lab
Areas of Interest
aging and age-related macular degeneration — pathogenesis, image validation, and genomics -
Downs, J. Crawford, PhD
Professor
Areas of Interest
ocular biomechanics, glaucoma -
Dreer, Laura, PhD
Associate Professor; Director, Psychological & Neuropsychology Clinical Research Services
Areas of Interest
adjustment to chronic health conditions; development of health promotion interventions for patients and family caregivers -
Fazio, Massimo Antonio, PhD
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
investigating intraocular pressure (IOP) and structural changes in the eye in relationship to age, race, and ocular diseases like glaucoma -
Gamlin, Paul D., PhD
Professor; Director of Basic and Translational Research
Areas of Interest
neural control of eye movements, retinal and central visual processing, circadian rhythms, autonomic control of the eye, ocular gene therapy -
Girkin, Christopher A., MD, MSPH, FACS
Professor; EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Endowed Chair, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital; Glaucoma Fellowship Director
Areas of Interest
pediatric and adult glaucoma, complex cataracts -
Grant, Maria, MD
Professor; Eivor and Alston Callahan, MD, Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Areas of Interest
stem cells for repair and regeneration
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Grytz, Rafael, PhD
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
growth and remodeling mechanisms in myopia, keratoconus, and glaucoma -
Mason, John O., MD
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and surgical management of diseases of the vitreous, retina, macula, and choroid -
McGwin, Gerald, MS, PhD
Professor; Associate Director, Clinical Research Unit
Areas of Interest
epidemiology -
Owsley, Cynthia, PhD, MSPH
Professor; Nathan E. Miles Chair of Ophthalmology; Director, Clinical Research Unit
Areas of Interest
aging-related vision impairment and eye disease; vision and driving; improving eye care access and quality for underserved populations -
Racette, Lyne, PhD
Associate Professor
Areas of Interest
early detection of glaucoma progression, structure-function relationship and racial differences in glaucoma, adherence to glaucoma treatment
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Read, Russell W., MD, PhD
Professor; Vice Chair of Education; Residency Program Director
Areas of Interest
ocular inflammatory diseases, including uveitis, iritis, and scleritis -
Samuels, Brian C., MD, PhD
Professor; EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Endowed Chair; Dennis Endowed Professor in Glaucoma Research
Areas of Interest
medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma including laser therapy; comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract surgery; research and development of glaucoma devices; role of the central nervous system in the development and progression of glaucoma -
Vaphiades, Michael S., DO
Professor; Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology and Electrophysiology Services
Area of Interest
neuro-ophthalmology -
Witherspoon, C. Douglas, MD, FACS
Professor Emeritus
Areas of Interest
vitreoretinal surgery, ocular trauma, microsurgical instrument development and translational research/retinal gene therapy