A Presentation of Trainee Scientific Discoveries

June 5, 2026

The Duke Ophthalmology Trainee Day Scientific Session is designed to train eye care professionals and ophthalmology trainees on the latest advances in medical and surgical management of ophthalmology, while continuing to enhance patient care. Trainees will present their research live at the podium and via poster presentations. 

Key Note Speaker: Mark Humayun, MD, PhD

University Professor of Ophthalmology, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Engineering

Dennis and Michele Slivinski Chair in Macular Degeneration Research

Director, USC Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics

Co-Director, USC Roski Eye Institute

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Review and discuss the new medical and surgical management of ophthalmic patients.

• Identify new clinical advances in Ophthalmology.

• Describe the recent trends in ophthalmic research. 

Target Audience

Duke and Community Eye Care Professionals, Fellows, Residents, Graduate Students, and Medical Students