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2026
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Biography and Research Information
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Melissa Wild's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying retinal diseases, particularly diabetic retinopathy and ischemic retinopathies. Her work investigates the role of specific cellular components and molecular pathways in disease progression and potential therapeutic interventions. Recent publications have explored the involvement of myeloid cells and histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) in retinal ischemic injury, with findings suggesting that deleting HDAC3 can promote efferocytosis and ameliorate damage. Wild has also examined the proteomic profile of aqueous humor in central retinal artery occlusion to identify novel insights into disease pathophysiology. Further research has delved into how HDAC3 mediates metabolic reprogramming and angiogenesis in retinal endothelial cells. Additionally, her work has investigated strategies to protect against traumatic optic neuropathy by disrupting the CD47/SIRPα axis. Wild has published six papers with approximately 60 citations and an h-index of 2, and collaborates extensively with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Metrics
- h-index: 2
- Publications: 6
- Citations: 63
Selected Publications
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CD5L promotes efferocytosis and resolution of retinal ischemic injury (2026)
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HDAC3 mediates retinal endothelial cell metabolic reprogramming and angiogenesis (2025)
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Disrupting the CD47/SIRPα Axis Protects Against Traumatic Optic Neuropathy (2025)
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Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology (2024)
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Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury (2024)
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Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Carol Morris
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
5 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
- Disrupting the CD47/SIRPα Axis Protects Against Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
- HDAC3 mediates retinal endothelial cell metabolic reprogramming and angiogenesis
Abdelrahman Y. Fouda
Cairo University
5 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
- Disrupting the CD47/SIRPα Axis Protects Against Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
- HDAC3 mediates retinal endothelial cell metabolic reprogramming and angiogenesis
Rami Ahmad Shahror
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
- Disrupting the CD47/SIRPα Axis Protects Against Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
Esraa Shosha
Cairo University
4 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
- HDAC3 mediates retinal endothelial cell metabolic reprogramming and angiogenesis
Christian D. Mitchell
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
3 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
- HDAC3 mediates retinal endothelial cell metabolic reprogramming and angiogenesis
Nancy J. Rusch
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
3 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury
- HDAC3 mediates retinal endothelial cell metabolic reprogramming and angiogenesis
Aya A Mohammed
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- HDAC3 mediates retinal endothelial cell metabolic reprogramming and angiogenesis
Bushra Zaman
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
Paul H. Phillips
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Role of myeloid cells in ischemic retinopathies: recent advances and unanswered questions
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
Shengyu Mu
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury
Gábor Csányi
Augusta University (US)
1 shared publication
- Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury
Marjan Boerma
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Deletion of myeloid HDAC3 promotes efferocytosis to ameliorate retinal ischemic injury
Marco H. Ji
National Eye Institute
1 shared publication
In database
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
Pedro S. Tetelbom
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
Yuet‐Kin Leung
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Unveiling Novel Insights Into Disease Pathophysiology
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