Spokesperson Bio
The National Eye Institute spokespersons are available to provide expert opinion, comment, and analysis on a broad range of topics on eye health and vision research. Reporters and members of the media may schedule an interview with one of our spokespersons by calling 301-496-5248 or sending an email to neinews@nei.nih.gov (link sends e-mail).
National Institute of Health and National Eye Health Education Program
Ophthalmology; Vitreoretinal diseases and surgery; Diabetic eye disease; Age-related macular degeneration |
Optometry; Low Vision; Vision Rehabilitation |
Regulation of gene expression in the retina; Genetics and disease mechanisms underlying inherited retinal and macular diseases |
Retinal neuroscience; Retinal development; Molecular genetics |
Ophthalmology; Retina; Age-related macular degeneration; Diabetic eye diseases |
Ophthalmology; Glaucoma; Research |
Corneal Diseases; Ocular Infection; Inflammation; Immunology |
Small business grants; Research resources |
Epidemiology of ocular diseases and vision disorders; Myopia; Vision health services research |
Ophthalmology; Glaucoma; Patient education |
Ophthalmology; Pediatric ophthalmology; Adult strabismus; Ophthalmic genetics and visual function |
Basic research; Retinal neurophysiology; Retinal cell structure and circuitry |
Retina; Retinitis pigmentosa; X-linked retinoschisis; Stargardt disease; Leber congenital amaurosis |
Behavioral science; Psychological science; Cognitive neuroscience; Low vision |
Neuroscience; Visual processing; Visual system circuitry |
Pediatric ophthalmology; Genetics |
Retinal diseases; Age-related macular degeneration; Diabetic retinopathy; Nutrition and vision |
Ophthalmology; Retinal diseases; Diabetic macular edema; Age-related macular degeneration |
Ophthalmology; Research; Glaucoma; Public Health |
Cataract development, prevention, treatment; Lens imaging/monitoring systems, implantation |
Ophthalmology; Research; Corneal surgery; Ocular infectious diseases |
Retinal diseases; Age-related macular degeneration; Diabetic retinopathy; Clinical trials |
General ophthalmology; Ocular graft-versus-host disease |
Ophthalmology; Retina; Diabetic Eye Disease |