Dr. Roomasa Channa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Roomasa Channa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A clinician-scientist, her research focuses on the study of vision loss in diabetic retinal diseases (DRD). She investigates the implementation of point-of-care artificial intelligence (AI)-based techniques to improve access to screening for diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, Dr. Channa is dedicated to identifying novel pathways of vision loss in diabetes by leveraging advances in retinal imaging, AI-based tools, and genetic data. Her educational background includes an MBBS degree obtained from Aga Khan University in 2008 and extensive training in ophthalmology and retina, including fellowships at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Channa aims to enhance the understanding of diabetic retinal conditions through her innovative research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

McPherson Eye Research Institute – UW–Madison • Madison, WI

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