Research Faculty

Rando Allikmets, Ph.D.
Acquavella Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (in Ophthalmology and Pathology)

Director of Molecular Genetics Laboratory

Mail Address:

Dept. of Ophthalmology
Columbia University
630 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032

Telephone:
Office 212-305-8989;
Lab 212-305-8501
Fax: 212-305-7014
Email: rla22@columbia.edu

Office Location:

Eye Institute Research
7th Floor, Room 715
160 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Research Areas
Stargardt macular dystrophy and other retinal diseases - association analysis of genetic variation in candidate genes for complex disorders e.g., age-related macular generation - development of microarray based screening technologies - new approaches for gene therapy.

Awards and Honors
   
1997    SAIC Science Achievement Award
1998    SAIC 1997 Publication Prize for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2005    Foundation Fighting Blindness Annual Trustees Award
2006    Awarded the title of “Godfather”, Association DMLA (AMD), Paris France
2007 Alcon Research Institute Award


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