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Daniel Palanker is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University and is affiliated with the Hansen Experimental Physics Laboratory. He specializes in optical electronic technologies with applications in diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical prosthetics, particularly focused on ophthalmology. His research interests include electro-neural interfaces, especially the Photovoltaic Retinal Prosthesis, and other innovative approaches to treat vision impairment. He has developed significant methodologies in laser-tissue interactions, including non-damaging retinal laser therapy and ultrafast laser surgery techniques for transparent tissues. His work extends to retinal plasticity, where he investigates cellular preservation and the therapeutic response to these interventions. Throughout his career, Palanker has been involved in numerous research projects aimed at restoring sight, including creating groundbreaking devices and techniques that have paved the way for new treatments and clinical applications in ophthalmology. He has also been instrumental in transferring technologies to industrial partners, contributing to startups that focus on developing and manufacturing medical technologies. Palanker holds over 70 patents that form the foundation of multiple platform technologies currently in clinical use worldwide.
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