Dr. Miranda Scalabrino

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Miranda Scalabrino is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute. Her research focuses on understanding the changes in retinal circuitry that occur in inherited retinal diseases and evaluating responses to biological therapies, including gene therapy and cell replacement. The Scalabrino Lab employs a variety of techniques to achieve a comprehensive understanding of retinal health and function. These methods include electrophysiology, specifically multielectrode array recordings and electroretinography, as well as live animal retinal imaging through optical coherence tomography and fundoscopy. The lab also utilizes histological techniques like confocal microscopy, molecular biology methods including viral vectors and gene editing, and behavior studies such as prey capture assessments. Scalabrino's work aims to integrate these diverse approaches to address challenges in restoring vision and enhancing retinal health.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute • Milwaukee, WI

Engaged in research and education, focusing on retinal circuitry and therapies for vision restoration.

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