Sandeep Jain
Director
Corneal Neurobiology Laboratory
University of Illinois
USA
Biography
Sandeep Jain is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Cornea Service, Director at Corneal Neurobiology Laboratory and Director at Dry Eye Service and also Editorial Board Member at Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences; Ocular Surface. His research focuses on the molecular and cellular aspects of corneal nerve regeneration, which may lead to new therapies for blinding corneal diseases. His research is funded by the National Eye Institute K08 and R01 awards. Currently, he is initiating clinical trials on treatment for dry eye. He has been named one of America’s Best Doctors since 2007 and has received the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Achievement Award. Sandeep Jain joined the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in 2006. He is board certified in ophthalmology.
Research Interest
Sandeep Jain research focuses on the molecular and cellular aspects of corneal nerve regeneration, which may lead to new therapies for blinding corneal diseases. His research is funded by the National Eye Institute K08 and R01 awards. Currently, he is initiating clinical trials on treatment for dry eye.