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Borkar

Borkar Publishes Editorial in AAO Journal

Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi published an editorial piece in the American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal on "Leveraging Real-World Evidence to Enhance Clinical Trials."

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Duke Awards and Presentations at ASRS 2024

Duke Eye Center was well represented with podium and poster presentations from faculty and trainees and three faculty honored with awards at the American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS)

Duke to Host Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Symposium

Duke Eye Center will host the annual symposium of the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF) on November 2, 2024. The goal of the BEBRF is "to undertake, promote, develop and carry on the search for the cause, cure, and treatment of benign essential blepharospasm and other related disorders and infirmities of the facial musculature.” During the annual symposium, patients will have the opportunity to hear from experts on blepharospasm, Meige, and other related disorders, as well as connect with other patients and caregivers.
Parmar

Vision Researcher Accepted to Prestigious NAEVR Emerging Vision Scientist Program

Vision researcher, Tanu Parmar, PhD, has been accepted into the prestigious National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) 2024 Emerging Vision Scientist Program, a distinguished honor that recognizes her exceptional contributions to the field of vision research and provides an incredible opportunity to advocate for the future of eye health. Parmar is a Senior Research Associate in the Malek Lab.
Zheng

Zheng Named ASRS Fellow in Training Section Co-Chair

Yuxi Zheng, MD, former chief resident and current vitreoretinal surgery fellow, was named co-chair of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Fellows-in-Training (FIT) Section. The goal of FIT is to provide fellows with networking, research, and learning opportunities to enhance their training experience.