Palo Alto, CA — Stanford’s ophthalmology department now ranks #4 in National Institute of Health (NIH) funding.
Dr. Mahajan M.D., Ph.D., professor and vice chair for research, said, “The rise in ranking can be attributed to the department’s culture of collaboration and mentorship. This has led to highly impactful research that is changing the field of ophthalmology.”
Ophthalmology faculty believe that when one person makes a scientific breakthrough, develops a groundbreaking clinical device, or earns a research grant, the whole group benefits. Senior faculty strive to streamline grant writing for junior faculty, ensuring that they have the best shot at getting funded.
When new chair Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg M.D., Ph.D. arrived some 10 years ago, the department ranked at #39 in NIH funding.
Mahajan said, “Jeff is an extraordinary leader. Along with our leadership team, he has recruited an exceptional group of scientists, engineers, and surgeons who are committed to discovering the underlying causes of eye disease to better predict, diagnose, and treat patients.”