Yan Zhang, MD, PhD
Education
2007 - 2013 PhD University of California, Berkeley Professional Experience 2013 - Present Clinician Scientist University of California, Berkeley 2005 - 2006 Research Fellow National Eye Institute National Institute of Health (NEI/NIH) |
I am a clinician by primary training with very strong interest in translational medical research, which is reflected in my decision to first pursue research as part of my M.S. in Ophthalmology and subsequent decisions to pursue research experience at the NEI/NIH. My primary interest in translational research leads me to join the multidisciplinary Vision Science Graduate Research (Ph.D.) Program at UC Berkeley in 2007. Currently, I am a research scientist in Wildseot Lab at University of California, Berkeley, and my research in eye growth regulation and refractive development is funded by NEI/NIH.
The emphasis of my research is the molecular and cellular processes underlying the eye growth regulation in myopia. Specifically, I investigate the role of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in eye growth regulation. Because of the location of RPE between the neural retina and choroid, it may play a critical role in relaying signals from the retina to choroid and sclera. Understanding the role of RPE in eye growth regulation may lead to novel pharmacological and genetic approaches to myopia control. Current and Previous Research Funding and Awards
Professional Societies & Services Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Reviewer for the Following Scientific Journals
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Contact Us
588 Minor Hall, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-2020 General Lab Phone: (510) 643-4471 Dr. Christine Wildsoet Phone: (510) 643-4472 Email: Wildsoet (at) berkeley (dot) edu |
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