Dr. Susan Elner

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Susan G. Elner is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan. She specializes in the study and treatment of various retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, uveitis, and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Elner has focused her research on understanding the mechanisms of ocular inflammation and angiogenesis, particularly the roles of pro-inflammatory mediators and cytokines in these processes. Her work has led to significant insights into how inflammatory signals contribute to vision-threatening conditions. Dr. Elner has extensive training in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery following her medical education at the University of Chicago and and her fellowships at prestigious institutions such as the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Additionally, she actively participates in clinical trials aimed at developing new therapeutic interventions. Dr. Elner's clinical interests align closely with her research, focusing on the surgical management of complex retinal detachments and the treatment of uveitis.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1986-01-01 — Present

Michigan Medicine • Ann Arbor, MI

Specializing in retinal diseases and related surgical management.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science