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Bianco, Gianfranco, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
glaucoma, myopia, ocular biomechanics, age-related changes of sclera and vitreous, biomedical imaging, vitreous and ONH histomorphometry, biomechanics of vitreous-retina interface -
Boulton, Michael E., Ph.D.
ProfessorAreas 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., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus; Director of the AMD Histopathology Lab
Areas of Interest
aging and age-related macular degeneration — pathogenesis, image validation, and genomics -
DeCarlo, Dawn K., O.D., Ph.D., MS, MSPH
Professor Emeritus
Community Partner
Sights Savers America -
Downs, J. Crawford, Ph.D.
Professor
Areas of Interest
ocular biomechanics, glaucoma -
Dreer, Laura, Ph.D.
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 A., Ph.D.
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., Ph.D.
Professor; White-McKee Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology; 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 -
Grant, Maria B., M.D.
Professor; Eivor and Alston Callahan, MD, Endowed Chair in OphthalmologyAreas of Interest
stem cells for repair and regeneration -
Grytz, Rafael, Ph.D.
Professor; Dennis Endowed Professor of Glaucoma Research
Areas of Interest
growth and remodeling mechanisms in myopia, keratoconus, and glaucoma -
Lewis, Tylor, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interest
retinal health and disease, photoreceptor biology, homeostatic interactions between photoreceptors and the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), primary cilia and ciliopathies -
Mason, III, John O., M.D.
Associate Professor
Community Partner
Retina Consultants of Alabama -
McGwin, Gerald, Ph.D., MS
Professor; Associate Director, Clinical Research Unit
Areas of Interest
epidemiology -
Owsley, Cynthia, Ph.D., MSPH
Professor; Nathan E. Miles Endowed 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, Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorAreas of Interest
early detection of glaucoma progression, structure-function relationship and racial differences in glaucoma, adherence to glaucoma treatment -
Read, Russell, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Community Partner
Retina Consultants of Alabama -
Samuels, Brian C., M.D., Ph.D.
Professor; EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Endowed Chair; Glaucoma Fellowship Director
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., D.O.
Professor; Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology and Electrophysiology Services
Area of Interest
neuro-ophthalmology -
Witherspoon, Douglas, M.D., FACS
Professor Emeritus
Areas of Interest
vitreoretinal surgery, ocular trauma, microsurgical instrument development and translational research/retinal gene therapy