August 2024
Doheny and UCLA Stein Eye Institutes Again Rank Among the Top 5 Ophthalmology Institutions in the U.S. News & World Report Annual Survey
Doheny Eye Institute, together with Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Medical Center, has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology. The institutes ranked fifth in the country for ophthalmology, out of nearly 5,000 institutions nationwide. Read more at this link.
SriniVas Sadda, MD
Doheny Eye Institute Appoints Srinivas Sadda, MD, as the A. Ray Irvine, Jr., MD, Endowed Chair
SriniVas Sadda, MD, Director of Artificial Intelligence and Imaging Research at Doheny Eye Institute and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine, has been named the A. Ray Irvine, Jr., MD, Endowed Chair. The A. Ray Irvine, Jr., MD, Endowed Chair was established in honor of its namesake who, along with his father A. Ray Irvine, Sr., MD, was among the ophthalmologists who supported Carrie Estelle Doheny in establishing the Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation, which provided the initial funding to create Doheny Eye Institute.
Read more at this link.
Deborah Ferrington, PhD, Spoke at the Rotary Club of Pasadena
On July 31, Doheny’s Chief Scientific Officer Deborah Ferrington, PhD, was a guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Pasadena. Dr. Ferrington spoke on the topic, “Healthy Summer Series: Doheny Eye Institute’s Visionary Research,” which highlighted Doheny’s groundbreaking work in vision science.
It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with an engaging and dynamic group of attendees, while educating them about the importance of vision research and the work that Doheny scientists conduct.
Deborah Ferrington, PhD
Doheny Welcomes 2024-25 Clinical Fellows
Doheny Eye Institute is pleased to warmly welcome our incoming 2024-25 fellows.
Summer Student Researchers Support Doheny Investigations
This summer, eight student research interns have been supporting Doheny’s Principal Investigators. These positions not only bolster regular lab staff in accomplishing their work, but also benefit the students as they receive valuable hands-on experience and peer mentoring in a real world research environment.
Three of the onsite student researchers come to Doheny through Caltech’s renowned Student Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Program which pairs qualified student researchers with opportunities in on-campus and nearby labs, including Doheny Eye Institute. Currently, the three undergraduate students are assisting in the labs of Dr. Deborah Ferrington, Dr. Steven Barnes and Dr. Kaustabh Ghosh.
Two other interns from outside the region are working remotely to support AI efforts at the Doheny Image Reading and Research Lab (DIRRL). Finally, three young scientists — a Pasadena Community College student and two area high school students — are also assisting onsite research at Doheny.
Keep an eye out for the upcoming fall issue of InSight for further coverage of this significant win-win program which benefits both Doheny’s research teams and the participating students.
Participate in Our Retinal Disease Study & Help Make a Mark on Vision Research
Doheny Eye Institute is conducting a research project studying retinal disease at the cellular level, and we are seeking volunteers!
Click here to read more about how you can participate.
