Dr. Janet Rucker

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Biography

Janet C. Rucker is a Professor and Director of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Program at NYU Langone Health. She specializes in Neuro-Ophthalmology, treating a broad range of neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, including vision loss and eye movement disorders. Dr. Rucker's research focuses on eye tracking to diagnose conditions that affect eye movements undetectable to the human eye. She collaborates with various specialists to provide comprehensive care and conducts clinical research to advance the understanding of how neurological conditions affect vision. Dr. Rucker is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has received accolades such as the Innovator in Education award from the Department of Neurology in 2021. Additionally, she teaches eye movement courses at regional and international medical conferences.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.