Dr. Rima Mcleod

Biography

Rima McLeod is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Chicago. She completed her MD at the University of California, San Francisco, and has an extensive background in infectious disease. Dr. McLeod has held several significant positions including Director of the Toxoplasmosis Center at the University of Chicago. Her research primarily focuses on Toxoplasmosis, particularly congenital Toxoplasmosis, and its impact on global health. She has received various grants and awards, such as the NIH Training Grant and the California Heart Association USPHS Student Fellowships, which highlight her ongoing contributions to the field. Dr. McLeod has been involved in numerous research projects funded by the NIH and other organizations aimed at understanding and preventing Toxoplasmosis through innovative approaches. Additionally, she has contributed to many publications and is actively engaged in educating future scholars in her field.

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