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Goldis Malek is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Duke University and serves as the Vice Chair for Academic Excellence Engagement. His research primarily focuses on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is a leading cause of central vision impairment among the elderly in the Western world. Driven by a desire to better understand the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms of AMD, Dr. Malek's lab investigates various aspects of the disease, including the role of lipid-mediated injury to retinal pigment epithelial cells and the regulation of cellular metabolism by specific receptors. His major lines of investigation include elucidating the mechanisms behind the formation of drusen, a key feature of dry AMD, and the function of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor in various subtypes of AMD. Dr. Malek obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and has made significant contributions to understanding the complexities of AMD through numerous research grants.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)