Alumni and Faculty Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

October 21, 2019

Several faculty and alumni have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Congratulations to alumnus and part-time faculty member Anthony Adamis, MD; faculty member Elizabeth Engle, MD; and alumna Julia Haller, MD.

Established by the National Academy of Sciences, the NAM is a national resource for independent, scientifically informed analysis and recommendations on health issues. The NAM serves alongside the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering to address critical issues in health, medicine, and related...

Highlights from the 2019 AAO Annual Meeting

October 15, 2019

Nearly 40 Harvard Ophthalmology faculty and trainees from our affiliates—including Beetham Eye Institute at Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Mass. Eye and Ear, and VA Boston Healthcare System—participated in the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting October 11-15 in San Francisco.... Read more about Highlights from the 2019 AAO Annual Meeting

Highlights from the 2016 Harvard Ophthalmology Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion

June 30, 2016

Attracting more than 330 alumni, faculty, and trainees, the 2016 HMS Ophthalmology Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion offered an array of continuing medical education (CME) events as well as opportunities for networking and reconnecting with classmates. Most attendees were from the New England and Tristate areas, although a few traveled from as far as California, Singapore, and India. All nine HMS Ophthalmology affiliates were represented.

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ARVO 2016

April 28, 2016

From May 1^st to May 5^th, more than 11,000 people attended the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2016 Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA. Eye and vision researchers from more than 75 countries presented their current research, discussed emerging technologies, and strategized ways to overcome the current challenges facing ophthalmology and vision science. Harvard Ophthalmology was well-represented at the meeting, and faculty and trainees contributed 247 posters and presentations this year.

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Schepens pioneer dies at age 95

September 23, 2015

Endre A. Balazs, a pioneer in viscoelastic therapeutics and a leader in hyaluronan and vitreous research, passed away on August 29th at the age of 95. Dr. Balazs had a central role in establishing what is now Schepens Eye Research Institute, and was awarded the Institute's...

2015 HMS Ophthalmology Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion

2015 Annual Meeting & Alumni Reunion

June 18, 2015

More than 300 Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology faculty, alumni, and trainees gathered for a three-day festival of events that included the Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion, tours of Mass. Eye and Ear and Schepens Eye Research Institute, a celebratory dinner, and visits to the Harvard Art Museum and Harvard Museum of Natural History from May 29 to 31. Annual...

2014 HMS Ophthalmology Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion Delivers a High Impact Weekend

June 23, 2014

More than 300 HMS Department of Ophthalmology faculty, alumni, and trainees gathered for a three-day festival of events that included the Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion, tours of Mass. Eye and Ear and Schepens, a celebratory dinner, and visits to Fenway Park and the Museum of Fine Arts from June 20 to 22, 2014. Annual Meeting co-chairs Drs. Ula Jurkunas and ...

ARVO 2014: Leading Eye and Vision Research | May 4-8, Orlando, FL

ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting

May 8, 2014

The Harvard Medical School (HMS) Department of Ophthalmology takes pride in actively participating in the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). The ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting took place in Orlando, FL from May 4th through 8th. HMS faculty, trainees and research fellows will present a total of 261 abstracts (48 papers, 184 research posters, 5 educational courses, 4 symposia, 4 mini symposia, 12 special interest groups, 2 cross sectional group...

ARVO 2013

January 1, 2014

May 5-9, 2013 – Seattle, WA

At this year’s meeting, held in Seattle, Washington from May 5–9, faculty, trainees and research fellows authored 239 abstracts, including 44 papers and 195 research posters representing the investigative work of nearly 230 individuals, including 90+ faculty, 20 clinical fellows, 19 residents, and over 100 research fellows. ARVO Travel Grants were awarded to nine department members, while a significant number of Harvard Ophthalmology faculty and alumni received ARVO awards honors....

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