Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Virginia School of Medicine
📍 Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Akhil Varshney is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia, specializing in molecular biology and immunology to research retinal eye diseases. His work focuses on drug discovery for conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Colleagues describe him as intelligent, motivated, focused, and a relentless problem-solver.
There is no publicly available information about his personal life or hobbies outside of his extensive scientific career.
He is a recipient of the prestigious Ramanujan Fellowship from the Government of India, a highly competitive award for promising scientists.
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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Job Level
Junior
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Priorities
Topics Akhil cares about
Retinal Disease
His primary research focus is on the molecular mechanisms underlying eye diseases, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinoblastoma.
Drug Discovery
His background includes significant experience in drug discovery and identifying molecular targets to combat unmet health needs, particularly in ophthalmology.
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Career
Work history
7-2024
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Virginia School of Medicine
7-2021 - 7-2024
Ramanujan Fellow and Scientist-D
Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital
12-2020 - 6-2021
Ramanujan Fellow and Assistant Professor
Jamia Hamdard
7-2016 - 9-2020
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Virginia
9-2015 - 6-2016
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Kentucky
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