About the Lab:

Dr. Vivan Lee is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and ocular pathologist. The focus of Dr. Lee’s research includes understanding the intersection between wound healing and tumorigenesis, ocular surface homeostasis and regeneration, and comparative biology. Dr. Lee regularly collaborates with T32 Trainer Dr. John Seykora, and has been awarded a U01 from the National Eye Institute in conjunction with T32 Trainers Drs. Pantelis Rompolas and Wenqin Luo. In collaboration with the Department of Dermatology, she is currently examining cell signaling pathways in ocular surface epithelial cells that can be targeted for future therapies

Training Information:

Dr. Lee has mentored many students throughout her time as a physician scientist. Her lab consists of many promising students and investigators who are actively working to discover advancements in both ophthalmology and dermatology.