In 2024, The Macula Society Research Committee awarded funds to four individuals for the IRRF/Macula Society Research Grant. The Committee covers a breadth of research experience which is essential to critical review of each applicant.
2025 IRRF/Macula Society Grantee Rajendra Apte, MD, PhD
Rajendra Apte, MD, PhD Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Washington University in St. Louis Project Title: Role of the Aging
2025 IRRF/Macula Society Grantee Susanna S. Park, MD, PhD
Susanna S. Park, MD, PhD UC Davis Medical Center University of California Project Title: Repeat Intravitreal Injection of CD34+ Stem Cells for Retinal Degeneration —
2025 IRRF/Macula Society Grantee Adrienne W. Scott, MD, FASRS
Adrienne W. Scott, MD, FASRS Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Project Title: Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease with Macular Flow Voids and
2025 IRRF/Macula Society Grantee Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD, FASRS
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,