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Y. Joyce Liao is a physician-scientist dedicated to making fundamental discoveries to improve clinical care and treatment for patients with eye-brain diseases. Dr. Liao received her undergraduate degree with high honors in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University and obtained M.D. and Ph.D. degrees in Neuroscience through the Medical Scientist Training Program. She completed her fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco. Since 2008, she has served as Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology and in various leadership roles at Stanford University, including Founding Director of the Stanford Center for Optic Disc Drusen and Co-Director of the T32-funded Stanford Postdoctoral Vision Training Program. Her research focuses on the pathogenesis and novel treatment options for optic neuropathies, impacting the visual connections between the eye and brain. Key areas include development of advanced imaging techniques, understanding molecular changes leading to vision loss, and testing innovative treatments for optic neuropathies.
Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA
Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology, overseeing clinical services and fellowship training.
Stanford Center for Optic Disc Drusen • Palo Alto, CA
T32 Postdoctoral Vision Training Program • Palo Alto, CA
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