Dr. Gillian Shaw

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gillian Curtis Shaw is a veterinary pathologist with a strong interest in ocular pathology and comparative ocular sciences. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) training at Michigan State University, where she also earned a Master’s degree studying retinopathy in globe-enlarged chickens under the supervision of Simon Petersen-Jones. Gillian's academic journey includes a PhD in Cellular Molecular Medicine & Ophthalmology from Johns Hopkins University, where she is currently finishing her studies in Donald Zack’s lab at the Wilmer Eye Institute. Her research focuses on comparative pathology and the unique aspects of ocular conditions. Gillian's professional experience is rooted in her work at the Comparative Ocular Pathology Laboratory of Wisconsin (COPLOW) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With a dedication to understanding and restoring vision, she emphasizes the integration of comparative medicine principles in her research and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Pathologist

— Present

Comparative Ocular Pathology Laboratory of Wisconsin (COPLOW) • Madison, WI

Responsible for conducting research and diagnostics in ocular pathology.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences