Dr. Paloma Borrajo Liton

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Biography

Paloma Borrajo Liton is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Duke University. Her research focuses on the interplay between autophagy, the lysosomal pathway, and their roles in glaucoma and aging within eye health. She has been awarded multiple grants from significant institutions, including the National Institutes of Health and the BrightFocus Foundation, highlighting her contributions to understanding retinal ganglion cell death in glaucoma and the mechanisms related to ocular pressure and cellular response. Educated at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, she has pursued her career in various research and teaching capacities, transitioning from Assistant Professor to Professor. Her involvement in professional communities is evident from her role in program committees such as the ISER/Brightfocus Glaucoma Meeting and her editorial position at eLife. With a commitment to advancing knowledge in her field, she teaches courses that bridge genetics, genomics, and disease implications, preparing the next generation of researchers in ophthalmology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Full-time faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology and Pathology.

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Full-time faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology and Pathology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Full-time faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology and Pathology.

Courses

UPGEN 778F: University Program Genetics Genomics Biological Solutions Module VI PATHOL 787: Basic Biology Cells Function Age; Implication Disease

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)