Dr. Jason Miller

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jason Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School, where he focuses on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and related retinal diseases. He conducts research involving primary iPSC culture models to investigate the mechanisms underlying AMD, specifically the lipid biology and metabolism of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells. He is also involved in clinical practices as a physician-scientist, applying findings from laboratory research to patient care. His work has been published in top-tier journals, highlighting significant findings related to RPE biology, subretinal drusenoid deposit formation, and the effects of cardiovascular risk factors in young patients with retinal artery occlusions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.