# Centers of Excellence and Institutes ## expand\_more ***Where clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry leaders come together to collaborate and discover new life-changing cures.*** The Harvard Ophthalmology **[Centers of Excellence](/centers)** and **[Institutes](/institutes)** are multidisciplinary collaborations that unite clinicians, educators, investigators, trainees, and laboratories across the Department with each directed toward a specific class of eye disorder (Center) or scientific approach (Institute). Their goals are mission-driven and reflect those of the broader Department: provide premier clinical care, conduct transformational research, and provide world-class training to future leaders. Sort ![AMD](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/amd-disciform-scar.jpg?itok=CoOqhxA4) [Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Center of Excellence](/amd) [](/mobility) ![Mobility Enhancement & Vision Rehabilitation](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/mobility-enhancement-and-vision-rehabilitation.jpg?itok=tY_r2M_E) [Mobility Enhancement and Vision Rehabilitation Center of Excellence](/mobility) [](/cornea) ![Cornea](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/hcenc3.jpg?itok=fkelQcow) [Cornea Center of Excellence](/cornea) [ ![Ocular Oncology](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/ocular-oncology.jpg?itok=-f3d6do7) ](/oncology)[Ocular Oncology Center of Excellence](/oncology) [ ![Diabetic retinopathy](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/retinal-vasculature.jpg?itok=Zx0HsPx8) ](/diabetic-eye-disease)[Diabetic Eye Disease Center of Excellence](/diabetic-eye-disease) [ ![Ocular Genomics](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/gwas.jpg?itok=0MpRpBov) ](/ogi)[Ocular Genomics Institute](/ogi) [](/glaucoma) ![Glaucoma](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/optic-nerve.jpg?itok=AtJktTRw) [Glaucoma Center of Excellence](/glaucoma) ![Ocular Regenerative Medicine](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/photoreceptor-integration.jpg?itok=-WZW6-4Y) [Ocular Regenerative Medicine Institute](/ormi) [](/idi) ![Infectious Disease](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/conjunctival-goblet-cells.jpg?itok=5p7FUKks) [Infectious Disease Institute](/idi) ## Ophthalmology News [### 2026 Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion Highlights ](/news/2026/06/2026-annual-meeting-and-alumni-reunion-highlights) June 24, 2026 Harvard Ophthalmology hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion on June 11–12. description [### Eyes On: Kathleen Thai, OD ](/news/2026/05/eyes-kathleen-thai-od) May 05, 2026 Get to know Kathleen Thai, OD, an optometrist at Mass Eye and Ear. description [### Joslin Diabetes Center Eye Clinic and Clinical Research Space Relocates to BIDMC ](/news/2026/04/joslin-diabetes-center-eye-clinic-and-clinical-research-space-relocates-bidmc) April 07, 2026 Faculty and staff at the Beetham Eye Institute at Joslin Diabetes Center recently celebrated the opening of its new clinical research space and eye clinic. description [### Eric Pierce, MD, PhD, to Receive Foundation Fighting Blindness 2026 Llura Liggett Gund Award ](/news/2026/04/eric-pierce-md-phd-receive-foundation-fighting-blindness-2026-llura-liggett-gund-award) April 07, 2026 Eric Pierce, MD, PhD, is receiving the 2026 Llura Liggett Gund Award, the Foundation Fighting Blindness' highest honor, for his pioneering work in gene discovery, genetic diagnostics, and therapeutic development for IRDs. description [### AAPOS 2026 Annual Meeting ](/news/2026/04/aapos-2026-annual-meeting) April 07, 2026 Harvard Ophthalmology was well-represented at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus annual meeting. description [### Lloyd Paul Aiello, MD, PhD, Recognized with American Diabetes Association 2026 Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award ](/news/2026/04/lloyd-paul-aiello-md-phd-recognized-american-diabetes-association-2026-outstanding) April 07, 2026 Lloyd Paul Aiello, MD, PhD, the Charles Webster Downer Professor of Ophthalmology at HMS, is receiving this award for his exceptional contributions to diabetes clinical practice. Dr. Aiello is an internationally recognized clinician scientist whose... description [### Vivian Paraskevi Douglas, MD, DVM, Selected for AAO Advocacy Program ](/news/2026/04/vivian-paraskevi-douglas-md-dvm-selected-aao-advocacy-program) April 07, 2026 Vivian Paraskevi Douglas, MD, DVM, will attend the Academy’s annual Mid-Year Forum in Washington, DC later this month. description [### Department Celebrates Lotfi Merabet, OD, PhD, MPH, Promotion to Professor ](/news/2026/04/department-celebrates-lotfi-merabet-od-phd-mph-promotion-professor) April 07, 2026 On March 11, the department celebrated Lotfi Merabet, OD, PhD, MPH, who was recently promoted to Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. description [### Eyes On: Alessandro Jammal, MD, PhD ](/news/2026/04/eyes-alessandro-jammal-md-phd) April 06, 2026 Get to know Alessandro Jammal, MD, PhD, a clinician scientist and glaucoma specialist at Mass Eye and Ear. description [ More arrow\_circle\_right ](/news)