Vajzovic to Receive Mentorship Award at Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting
Congratulations to Duke Ophthalmology Class of 2023!
Duke Eye Center had the pleasure of celebrating our graduating residents, fellows, and optech students last week at the 2023 Trainee Graduation Banquet. We are so proud of our graduates and grateful to have been a part of their training. We can't wait to see the contributions they will make in the field of ophthalmology and beyond!
Duke Ophthalmology Ranks 10th Nationally in NIH Funding
Duke School of Medicine has received more than $527 million in federal funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) in 2022, ranking ninth nationally, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Duke Ophthalmology is one of eight clinical science departments and two basic science departments in the School of Medicine to rank among the top 10 in the country - receiving over $10 million in NIH funding in 2022.
Duke is the Lead Site for Atmosphere and Ascent Trials
Duke Eye Center is participating in two pivotal gene therapy clinical trials, ATMOSPHERE and ASCENT that may become promising treatments for age-related macular degeneration. The studies, are large multisite trials, and Duke is the lead site for ASCENT and Lejla Vajzovic, MD is the lead PI for the trial.
Welcome Residency Class of 2027!
We are pleased to announce the Duke Eye Center Residency Class of 2027! A talented group of individuals who have chosen to be part of the next generation of ophthalmologists. We look forward to them joining us in July 2023 as they embark on the next phase of their career in medicine.
Hsu Receives Education Grant to Present at Retina Society
S. Tammy Hsu, MD, PGY4 received the Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation 2022 Education Grant. Fudning from the grant allowed her to attend the 2022 Retina Society Meeting, where she presented her research on pediatric retinal disease to her peers and retina specialists
Congratulations Duke Ophthalmology Class of 2022
Duke Ophthalmology celebrated the 2022 graduates on Saturday, June 4. We are proud of their accomplishments and dedication to excellence in research, education and patient care in ophthalmology. Wishing continued success as they pursue subspecialty training or join faculty at academic institutions or private practice. Learn more about the future for our graduates and award recipients.