Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD, FASRS
University of Chicago
Project Title: Cell atlas of gut-retina-RPE-choroid axis
Dr. Dimitra Skondra is a highly respected, board-certified retinal specialist, with a particular focus on the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal disease detachment, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, eye trauma, proliferative vitreoretinopathy and intraocular infections, with advanced training and expertise in surgical repair of complex diabetic retinal detachments.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Skondra is an active researcher. As physician-scientist, she is dedicated to investigating methods to improve treatment in clinical and translational research in diabetes and other retinal diseases. Her research in retinal imaging aims to provide a better understanding of the pathogenesis, early detection and identification of prognostic information to enable more targeted intervention and treatment.
