Elena Atanassova Mermeklieva-Haralanova Associate Professor

• Department:Ophthalmologist, Electrophysiology, Diabetes mellitus
• University:Lecturer in Medical University – Sofia and Medical University Varna
• Country:Bulgaria

Biography:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Mermeklieva Assoc.Prof. Dr. Elena Mermeklieva MD, PhD graduated from Medical University – Sofia in 1997. She became an ophthalmologist in 2002. In 2018 she acquired an academic and scientific degree "PhD". Her dissertation topic is "Changes in values of electrophysiological studies of visual analyzer in patients with diabetes mellitus".

Since 2017 she has been a lecturer in Medical University – Sofia and Medical University –Varna. She is currently an Associate Professor in “St. Kliment Ohridski” Sofia University, Medical Faculty. She has more than 70 scientific publications Cataract and glaucoma surgery, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery of eyelids, orbit and anterior segment, medical retina, laser therapy, electrophysiology (VEP, ERG, EOG), OCT ophthalmo-neurology, using of anti-VEGF agents. Work Experience: 12.2002 – 08.2006 Ophthalmologist in MHAT "St. Sofia" 09.2006 – 01.2012 Ophthalmologist in DCC-??-Sofia 08.2007 – 03.2020

Ophthalmologist in “Alexandrovska” University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University – Sofia 02.2009 - on going Ophthalmologist in MC “Ophtha-Neuro” 05.2019 – on going Ophthalmologist in “Lozenetz” University Hospital, “St. Kliment Ohridski” Sofia University – Sofia 2017 - on going Lecturer in Medical University – Sofia and Medical University – Varna Experience with: cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, ocular trauma, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, trained in treatment of inflammatory and vascular diseases, neuroophthalmology, medical retina, retinal laser treatment and FA, electrophysiology, OCT diagnostics.

Research Interests:

cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, ocular trauma, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, trained in treatment of inflammatory and vascular diseases, neuroophthalmology, medical retina, retinal laser treatment and FA, electrophysiology, OCT diagnostics. cataract and glaucoma surgery, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery of eyelids, orbit and anterior segment, medical retina, laser therapy, electrophysiology (VEP, ERG, EOG), OCT ophthalmoneurology, using of anti-VEGF agents.

Dr Arpine Barsegian Doctor

• Department:Health Sciences Clinical Instructor Ophthalmology
• University:UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine
• Country:New York, USA

Biography:

ArpineBarsegian MD, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine Medical School, Ophthalmology Resident Physician in SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Research Interests:

Ophthalmology

Giulia Corradetti Clinical and Research Fellow at Doheny Eye Institute

• Department:Ophthalmology/Retina
• University:Doheny Eye Institute, UCLA
• Country:Los Angeles - CA, USA

Biography:

Giulia Corradetti, MD, is a Clinical and Research Fellow at Doheny Eye Institute, affiliated UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. Attended her residency in ophthalmology at Research Institute San Raffaele in Milan.  Completed a year clinical and research fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Wright Foundation (2016) and a one-year fellowship in Medical Retina and Retinal Imaging at Eye Stein Institute – UCLA (2018). 

Her main area of research is Medical Retina and Retinal Imaging. Her goal is to achieve a better knowledge of retinal disorders, to define new treatments, and contribute to the development of retinal imaging. Involved in several research projects at Doheny Eye Institute and Eye Stein Institute mainly based on Retinal Disorders, Retinal Imaging, and Artificial Intelligence. 

Highly skilled ophthalmologist focused on Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Completed residency in Ophthalmology in Italy and recently completed an international fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Wright Foundation in Los Angeles. Highly motivated to practice ophthalmology in the United States. Seeking a position as a technician, medical assistant, fellow while taking the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) to be recognized as Medical Doctor in the United States.

Wright Foundation Los Angeles -CA, US Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship Scientific Institute San Raffaele Milan - Italy Residency in Ophthalmology Italian Medical Board Certification MD License University of Bologna - Italy Medical School Degree: Medical Doctor (MD)

* Passing Grade: 110/100 cum laude Strabismologist Pediatric Ophthalmologist Clinical Trials Subinvestigator Urgent Care Ophthalmologist Comprehensive Ophthalmology CRF development Clinical data collection Ped Ophthalmology Screening July 2015 to Current Wright Foundation Los Angeles, CA Fellow in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Working up outpatient clinics in a pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus clinic, observed strabismus surgery on pediatrics and adults in the operating room.

June 2010 to July 2015 Scientific Institute San Raffaele Milan, Italy Resident in Ophthalmology Rotation in the following areas: glaucoma, medical and surgical retina, cornea, and anterior segment, neuro-ophthalmology, electrophysiology, strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmology, uveitis and ocular tumors, comprehensive ophthalmology. Main expertise in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - working in the outpatient clinics in the pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus service, strabismus surgery on pediatrics and adults.

Research Interests:

Neonatology Cataract Surgery Cataract Extraction Phacoemulsification Strabismus Strabismus Surgery Pediatric Ophthalmology Retinoblastoma Neonatal Diseases and Congenital Abnormalities Amblyopia

Cristina-Crenguta Albu Associate Professor

• Department:Ophthalmology and Medical Genetics
• University:University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila Bucharest
• Country:Romania

Biography:

Cristina-Crenguta Albu MD, Ph.D., Ophthalmology and Medical Genetics University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila Bucharest, Romania.

Degrees:

• MD - the University of Medicine And Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania, 1991
• Specialist in Ophthalmology – 1995
• Ph.D. - the University of Medicine And Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania, 2001
• Specialist in Medical Genetics – 2003

Medical Competence:

• Oculo - Orbitar Ultrasound Examination
• Telemedicine

Professional Achievements:

• MD, PhD, Associate Professor - Department of Medical Genetics - University of Medicine And Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania (1992 – to present)
• MD, PhD, Lecturer - Department of Medical Genetics - University of Medicine And Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania (1992 – 2020)
• MD, PhD - Department of Ophthalmology - „Alco San” Medical Clinic Bucharest, Romania (1998 – to present)
• General Manager - "Alco San" Medical Clinic Bucharest, Romania (1998 – to present)
• MD, PhD - Department of Ophthalmology - University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, Romania (1995-2011)
• MD, Resident in Ophthalmology  - Department Of Ophthalmology – Eye Hospital of Bucharest; Romania (1992 – 1995)
• MD, Intern – Department of Pediatric Oncology – Fundeni Hospital, Bucharest, Romania (1991 – 1992)

Academic Experiences:

• Associate Professor - Department of Medical Genetics - University of Medicine And Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania (2020 – to present)
• Lecturer/Head of works - Department of Medical Genetics - University of Medicine And Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania (2006- 2020)
• Assistant professor - Department of Medical Genetics - University of Medicine And Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania (1996-2006)
• Junior Assistant professor (preparator) - Department of Medical Genetics - University of Medicine And Pharmacy "Carol Davila" Bucharest, Romania (1992-1996)

Professional and Scientific Contribution:

• 25 - Medical books, Medical textbooks, and chapters
• 36 - Articles/Studies published in international medical journals
• 99 - Articles/Studies published in international medical conferences
• 158 - Studies/publications in volumes of medical scientific events (conferences and medical congresses)

Research Interests:

Medical Genetics Prenatal Diagnosis Ophthalmogenetics Oculo-Orbitar Ultrasound Examination

Eleni K. Konstantinou Ophthalmology Resident

• Department:Ophthalmology
• University:New England Eye Center, Tufts Medical School/Harvard Medical School
• Country:USA

Biography:

Eleni K. Konstantinou, Ophthalmology Resident, Ophthalmology, New England Eye Center, Tufts Medical School/Harvard Medical School, USA.

Education: 

The 9/2005-8/2011 Medical Doctor Medical Degree University of Athens, School of Health Sciences.

Postdoctoral Training:

8/2011-2/2013 Volunteer Intern Internal medicine Attikon University Hospital

4/2013-12/2013 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Retinal diseases Mentor: Dr. D.G. Vavvas  Massachusetts, Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School

1/2014-07/2015 Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Molecular Biology / Gene-editing/ Immunology Mentors: Drs. L.H. Young, and J. P.J. Saeij Massachusetts Institute of Technology Major Administrative Leadership Positions: National Professional Societies: 
9/2015-6/2017 Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Molecular Biology/Gene-editing/ RetinalDiseases Mentors: Drs. L.H. Young, and D.G. Vavvas Massachusetts
Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School 6/2017-6/2018 General Surgery Resident – Intern year General Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School 7/2018-7/2021 Resident Physician Ophthalmology New England Eye Center, Tufts Medical School

Major Administrative Leadership Positions: National Professional Societies:

9/2015-6/2017 Post Doctoral ResearchFellowship MolecularBiology/Gene editing/ Retinal Diseases Mentors: Drs. L.H. Young, and D.G. Vavvas Massachusetts
Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School 6/2017-6/2018 General Surgery Resident – Intern year General Surgery Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School 7/2018-7/2021 Resident Physician Ophthalmology New England Eye Center, Tufts Medical School 2004-2005 Student representative of the geographic
region of Athens Youth Parliament of Greece (Athens/ Greece) 2006-2008 Vice president The Scientific Society of Hellenic Medical Students- SSHMS 2009-2010 Member The Scientific Society of Hellenic Medical Students- SSHMS 2006-2010 The Scientific Society of Hellenic Medical Students- SSHMS Vice president (06-08), Member (09-10) 2015- The Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Member 2018- The American Academy of Ophthalmology Member.

Research Interests:

PCR Gel Electrophoresis Cell Culture DNA Western Blot Analysis Molecular Cloning Gene Expression DNA Extraction DNA Sequencing Genetic Engineering

Hormoz Abdshahzadeh Scientific Assistant

• Department:Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine (CABMM)/Ocular Cell Biology
• University:Tehran University of Medical Sciences
• Country:Switzerland

Biography:

Hormoz Abdshahzadeh, MD Scientific Assistant at University of Zurich, Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine (CABMM), Ocular Cell biology Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland,

Medical Commission Registration

April 2020 Registered in Swiss Medical Commission (MedReg)
Oct 2018 Registered in Iran Medical Commission as a physician

Trainings

Jan 2020 Basis Course in Ophthalmology Swiss Eye Week (Thun, Switzerland)
2010-2018 Medical School Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Tehran, Title of the dissertation : Health status and factors that affect health at employees of
the industrial valve’s factory Final grade : 20/20
2005-2009 Experimental sciences High school Mousavi kerman , Iran Final grade : 9 6.5 /100

Work Experience 

March 2019 Today Universit y of Zürich Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, Ocular Cell Biology Group (Zürich, Scientific Assistant March
2019 Today ELZA Institute Dietikon, Switzerland Observership, and Clinical Research 2016 2018 Tehran University Hospitals Tehran, Iran Internship
2010 2011 Anatom y Teaching Assistant
2010 2011 Histolog y Teaching Assistant

Research Interests:

Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, and Molecular Medicine