51st annual Resident Alumni Day to be held June 14

On behalf of the University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology, we invite you to the 51st Annual UW Resident Alumni Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

We have an exciting program lined up, featuring research presentations from within the University of Washington and from our distinguished guest speakers. Our Keynote Speaker is Felipe Medeiros, MD, PhD from the University of Miami. Dr. Medeiros will deliver a lecture titled “Aging Ahead of Time: How Epigenetics and AI May Hold the Key to Glaucoma Progression.” Additionally, our Alumni Spotlight Speaker, Don Minckler, MD, MS of University of California Irvine, will present “Axonal Transport’s Importance to Clinical Ophthalmology.”

The event will be held at the Orin Smith Auditorium, South Lake Union, Building C, from 7:30 AM to 12:45 PM, followed by a luncheon. Please note that there will be no virtual attendance option this year. Complimentary parking is available at the 850 Parking Garage. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP by Friday, May 30 by clicking here.

Accreditation Statement

The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to:

1. Understand the concept of accelerated epigenetic aging and how biological aging markers may influence the severity and speed of disease progression.

2. Discuss the role of artificial intelligence in identifying and predicting fast glaucoma progression, highlighting how AI models integrate structural, functional, and epigenetic data to improve risk stratification.

3. Evaluate the future of personalized glaucoma management as well as the potential clinical applications of these emerging technologies while addressing key challenges in their translation to clinical practice.

4. Illustrate how optic Nerve axonal transport is affected in Glaucoma, Ocular hypotony, and Disc Swelling.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our graduating residents and fellows with you and reconnecting with friends and colleagues.

Best wishes,

Dr. Shu Feng & Dr. Karine Bojikian