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Abigail T. Fahim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan. She specialized in the study of retinal diseases, focusing on inherited retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and choroideremia. Dr. Fahim's research investigates the dysfunction of retinal pigment epithelial cells and their impact on adjacent photoreceptors and choroidal vasculature. Utilizing lab models of choroideremia, she employs induced pluripotent stem cells to elucidate disease mechanisms and discover therapeutic targets. Furthermore, Dr. Fahim is involved in developing platforms for testing candidate treatments for these conditions. She has a clinical interest in macular dystrophies and autoimmune retinopathy, providing care in the Retina Uveitis Service at the Kellogg Eye Center. Her educational background includes an MD from Baylor College of Medicine and a PhD from the University of Michigan. Dr. Fahim is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and contributes to numerous published articles in her field. Her commitment to advancing understanding and treatment of retinal diseases is evident in her active research and clinical practice.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science