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Tazbir Ahmed
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioDr. Tazbir Ahmed is a clinical scientist with expertise in basic biomedical research, clinical trials, teaching and training. After receiving his medical license from the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council, Dr. Tazbir received his board membership in Ophthalmology from the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons and his PhD in Ophthalmology from the University of Tokyo School of Medicine, Japan.
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BRIGHT ASARE-BEDIAKO
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioDr. Asare-Bediako is a Ghanaian-trained Optometrist who started his career as a Teaching/Research Assistant at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He obtained a doctorate degree in Vision Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, US, where he worked on animal models of diabetic retinopathy and hematopoiesis in Prof. Maria Grant’s lab. Currently, he is a postdoctoral scholar in Prof. Mary Elizabeth Hartnett’s lab studying retinopathy of prematurity. His current interests lie in understanding mechanisms of angiogenesis in retinopathy of prematurity and diabetic retinopathy.
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Gastón A. Ayubi
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioGastón A. Ayubi completed his undergraduate studies in physics and electrical engineering, followed by PhD studies in physics at the University of the Republic of Uruguay. As an undergraduate student, in 2008 he started collaborating at the Department of Physics, where he developed a strong interest in phase imaging techniques. In 2022 he joined Stanford University as a postdoc. His role is to develop and test phase contrast imaging methods for both microscopy and retinal imaging.
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Boxiong Deng
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioBoxiong Currently is a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Sui Wang's lab within Stanford University's Department of Ophathalmology, focusing on the interplay between retinal Müller glial cells and the vasculature in diabetic conditions.
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Wen Hong
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioDr. Wen Hong was a postdoctoral researcher at UCLA, specializing in 3D printing of metals, hydrogels, and liquid metal. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where she focused on flexible and implantable MEMS devices. Her research integrates materials science, bioelectronics, and soft robotics to develop innovative biomedical devices.
Her work covers high-resolution light-based 3D printing, self-adaptive cardiac optogenetics, and multifunctional flexible sensors. With expertise in cleanroom fabrication, semiconductor failure analysis, and finite element modeling, she has contributed to advancing bio-integrated technologies. Her research has been published in journals such as Science Advances and Sensors and Actuators A. Her long-term research goal is to push the boundaries of bioelectronics and soft robotic systems for healthcare applications. -
James Regun Karmoker
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioDr. James Regun Karmoker started his career as a Lecturer at the University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, after completing his B. Pharm and MS Pharm Tech from the same university. He obtained a doctorate degree in Vision Science from the University of Oklahoma, USA, where he studied immune cell activation in the context of retinal pigment epithelium injury. Currently, he is a postdoctoral scholar in Prof. Mary Elizabeth Hartnett’s lab studying age-related macular degeneration.
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Ke Ning
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioDr. Ning currently joins Dr. Yang Sun’s lab as a postdoctoral fellow at Dept. of Ophthalmology, Stanford University. Her current research interests include cilia-mediated signaling in RPE-related diseases and glaucoma. Dr. Ning received her MD at Xiamen University in China and completed her internship at Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated with Xiamen University. Her long-term research interest is to understand primary cilia roles in ocular development and how alterations in cilia-related gene expression contribute to eye diseases. Her further goal is to be a physician-scientist and to translate scientific discoveries to patient therapies. Some of her hobbies are cycling, reading, and skiing.
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Shruti Singh Kakan
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioI am a Biomedical Scientist with a Ph.D. in Translational Sciences. I worked with Non-Obese Diabetic (NOD) and NOD derived mice models of autoimmune Sjögren's Disease (SjD) for Biomarker Discovery and investigated disease mechanisms of autoimmune dacryoadenitis in the Lacrimal Glands. Using RNA Sequencing and autoantibody microarrays I validated microRNA biomarkers in human subjects.
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Sylvia Elizabeth Villarreal Navarro
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioPhysician-scientist passionate about identifying biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), and MOG antibody-associated diseases through noninvasive imaging of the retina (the most accessible part of the central nervous system). Co-founder of the podcast Book Meets Author, where I explore the minds behind my favorite books. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, dancing (Bachata, Salsa, and Tango), and singing karaoke.
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Grzegorz Walkiewicz
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioGrzegorz (Greg) Walkiewicz, PhD, is a neuroscientist with a strong background in retinal and neurodegenerative disease research. He completed his PhD at KU Leuven (Belgium), focusing on tau pathology and Alzheimer’s disease. His research explores the connection between brain and eye pathology, with particular interest in pTau, Aβ, and microglial activation. He has worked extensively with transgenic mouse models as well as human brain and retinal tissues. He recently joined Stanford University to investigate INPP5K-related mechanisms in retinal ganglion cell degeneration.
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Wenmin Wang
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsI am particularly interested in identifying therapeutic strategies for various eye disorders and investigating the mechanisms by which defects in inositol phosphatases lead to the disruption of primary cilia function and eye diseases by using Omics.
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Ming Yang
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioMing YANG is a 3rd-year Postdoc scholar at Stanford Ophthalmology. He is an accomplished postdoc with proven expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, developing innovative disease models, and driving impactful research in retinal and optic nerve diseases. Skilled in optimizing endpoints, analyzing complex datasets, and advising internal and external collaborators, he brings scientific leadership and adaptability to dynamic environments. With strong communication skills and a commitment to integrity and scientific rigor, he excel in fostering collaboration, advancing discovery, and delivering clear, actionable insights. His research interests and projects extend to pharmaceutical and screening of the neuroprotection and optic nerve regeneration strategies in eye diseases.
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Tsai-Chu Yeh, MD, MTM
Postdoctoral Scholar, Ophthalmology
BioDr. Tsai-Chu Yeh is a dedicated vitreoretinal surgeon and scientist. During residency, she was honored with the Best Resident Award, and her research has been featured in Medscape News and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, earning numerous awards from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, Fuji Retina, and the Taiwan Retina and Ocular Inflammation Society.
Beyond advancing science, Dr. Yeh is deeply committed to inspiring the next generation by making translational medicine both accessible and impactful. She received the Best Teacher Award for five consecutive years and was promoted to assistant professor as one of the youngest scholars in her field.
Motivated by a passion to bridge science and medicine, she joined the Mahajan Lab at Stanford University as a postdoctoral scholar, where she developed expertise in molecular genetics, honed her passion for discovery, and embraced the lessons of resilience and perseverance. Her research focuses on identifying protein signatures and molecular mechanisms underlying vitreoretinal diseases, aiming to pave the way for targeted, vision-restoring therapies.
Outside the lab and clinic, Dr. Yeh is a true renaissance woman. She finds joy in reading, music and art, and cherishes time with her family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, tennis, and golf. Her vibrant spirit infuses everything she does—bringing energy, empathy, and excellence to her work as a clinician, scientist, and surgeon.
