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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.
