Diabetic Retinopathy

2 researchers across 2 institutions

2 Researchers
2 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Research in diabetic retinopathy focuses on understanding the mechanisms of disease progression and developing effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Investigations explore the cellular and molecular changes that lead to vision loss in individuals with diabetes, utilizing advanced imaging techniques to detect early signs of damage. Studies also examine the potential of novel treatments, including those involving stem cell therapies, to repair damaged retinal tissue and restore vision. The field encompasses the development and application of medical imaging for diagnosis, the study of retinal diseases and their treatments, and the evaluation of existing research through meta-analysis.

Given Arkansas's significant diabetes prevalence, research into diabetic retinopathy holds particular relevance for public health within the state. Addressing this condition can lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare burdens. Understanding the factors contributing to vision loss in diabetic populations informs public health initiatives and clinical practice across Arkansas.

This area of study benefits from interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in medical imaging, retinal disorders, mesenchymal stem cell research, and gut microbiota. Engagement across multiple institutions in Arkansas ensures a broad scope of inquiry and diverse perspectives on tackling diabetic retinopathy.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Sayena Jabbehdari UAMS 18 837
Sachin Bhandari Arkansas Tech University 4 70
Medical Imaging Techniques And Applications 2 Retinal Diseases And Treatments 1 Mesenchymal Stem Cell Research 1 Glaucoma And Retinal Disorders 1 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 1 Gut Microbiota And Health 1 Maternal And Perinatal Health Interventions 1 Child And Adolescent Health 1 Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects 1 Machine Learning Applications 1 Advanced Neural Network Applications 1 Radiomics And Machine Learning In Medical Imaging 1 Computer Graphics And Visualization Techniques 1 Materials Science Research 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
9,745 works in 2026
+0.4% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
6.9% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 34
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Johns Hopkins University 3,136
  2. 2 Harvard University 3,116
  3. 3 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 2,338
  4. 4 Doheny Eye Institute 2,083
  5. 5 Johns Hopkins Medicine 1,956
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