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Wendy Liu, MD, PhD, is a clinician-scientist and assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University. She is fellowship-trained in glaucoma and cataract surgery and leads a translational research laboratory focused on finding new druggable targets for glaucoma treatment. Dr. Liu's research interests center around the role of mechanosensation in the eye and its relation to the pathophysiology of glaucoma. She aims to discover novel wound-modulating agents that can improve glaucoma surgery outcomes and manage ocular scarring. In her clinical practice, she specializes in traditional and minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery techniques, working with patients to formulate effective treatment strategies to maintain their vision and quality of life. Dr. Liu has earned numerous accolades for her academic and research excellence during her education, including a summa cum laude degree in Molecular Biology from Princeton University and MD and PhD degrees from Harvard University. Her clinical focus encompasses ophthalmology, glaucoma, and cataracts, with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA
Assistant professor focused on glaucoma and cataract surgery, leading a translational research laboratory.
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