Retinal Diseases And Treatments
58 researchers across 3 institutions
Researchers investigate the biological mechanisms underlying retinal diseases, aiming to develop novel therapeutic strategies. Studies focus on understanding cellular and molecular pathways involved in conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and inherited retinal dystrophies. Methodologies include genetic analysis, cell culture models, animal studies, and the exploration of new drug delivery systems. Significant effort is directed toward identifying biomarkers for early detection and monitoring disease progression.
This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas, a state with a significant population affected by diabetes, a leading cause of vision loss. Understanding and treating diabetic retinopathy is a public health priority. Furthermore, advancements in retinal disease research can support the growth of the state's biomedical and healthcare sectors through innovation and the development of specialized clinical services.
This area of study involves collaboration across multiple disciplines, including ophthalmology, genetics, molecular biology, and imaging science. Engagement spans several institutions within Arkansas, fostering a broad base of expertise and contributing to the collective research capacity in vision science.
Top Researchers
| Name | Institution | h-index | Citations | Career Stage | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nalini S. Bora | UAMS | 33 | 3,496 | Faculty | High Impact |
| Abdelrahman Y. Fouda | UAMS | 28 | 2,164 | Faculty | Grant PI High Impact |
| John M. Gauch | University of Arkansas | 20 | 1,581 | ||
| Sayena Jabbehdari | UAMS | 18 | 837 | ||
| Sami H. Uwaydat | UAMS | 16 | 1,149 | Faculty | |
| Esraa Shosha | UAMS | 15 | 701 | Faculty | |
| Muhammad Z. Chauhan | UAMS | 15 | 853 | ||
| Aytan Musayeva | UAMS | 14 | 765 | Faculty | |
| Rami Ahmad Shahror | UAMS | 11 | 473 | ||
| Joseph G. Chacko | UAMS | 10 | 516 | ||
| Bushra Zaman | UAMS | 9 | 344 | Graduate Student | |
| Florin Grigorian | UAMS | 9 | 197 | Faculty | |
| Yujuan Guo | UAMS | 7 | 139 | ||
| Craig J. Brown | UAMS | 6 | 206 | Faculty | |
| Kinza T. Ahmad | UAMS | 6 | 238 | ||
| Lana Gettman | Harding University Main Campus | 5 | 66 | ||
| Peyton A. Rather | UAMS | 5 | 97 | ||
| Grant M. Gebhard | UAMS | 5 | 116 | ||
| Riley N. Sanders | UAMS | 5 | 105 | ||
| Adam J. Neuhouser | UAMS | 4 | 33 |
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Strategic Outlook
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Top US institutions in this area
- 1 Johns Hopkins University 3,098
- 2 Harvard University 3,064
- 3 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 2,310
- 4 Doheny Eye Institute 2,007
- 5 Johns Hopkins Medicine 1,968
Cross-Institution Connections
Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Retinal Diseases And Treatments.