Dr. Kimberly Stepien

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kimberly Stepien is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specifically within the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. She specializes in inherited retinal degenerations and employs novel high-resolution retinal imaging techniques to characterize the earliest retinal changes associated with retinal pathology. Dr. Stepien is a principal investigator and co-investigator in clinical trials focusing on new therapies for inherited retinal degenerations and has a significant interest in non-invasive imaging methodologies to assess cellular findings in various retinal conditions. With extensive clinical expertise, she provides care for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and posterior uveitis. Dr. Stepien also serves as Co-Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs within her department, and she directs the Adult Inherited Retinal Degenerations Clinic and co-directs the Ocular Genetics Service at UW-Madison.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Specializes in inherited retinal degenerations and clinical trials.

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