
Vision Research Science
Our research scientists and ophthalmologist-clinician scientists are committed to improving diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately finding cures for diseases of the eye and visual system. The Vision Science Center at UW Medicine’s South Lake Union research facility provides collaborative opportunities, bringing together scientists from across departments to work on research that will lead to the discovery of next-generation tools for diagnosing, preventing, and treating all types of eye disease.

Ethan Buhr, PhD
Research Associate Professor

Jim Kuchenbecker, PhD
Acting Assistant Professor

Mike Manookin, PhD
Associate Professor

Maureen Neitz, PhD
Professor; Ray H. Hill Endowed Chair

Jay Neitz, PhD
Bishop Foundation Professor

Vimal Pandiyan, PhD
Acting Instructor

Ramkumar Sabesan, PhD
Kren Professor, Ophthalmology; Adjunct Associate Professor, Bioengineering

Yuzuru Sasamoto, MD, PhD
Acting Assistant Professor

Ruikang (Ricky) Wang, PhD
George and Martina Kren Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology Research; Professor of Bioengineering and Ophthalmology

Yue Wu, PhD
Acting Instructor