Dr. Huang is the Weeks Professor of Ophthalmic Research at Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute in Portland, Ore. He received the award for co-inventing optical coherence tomography.
The award is given alternately between contributions to overall vision research and contributions to the alleviation of visual problems, primarily in developing countries, according to the Champalimaud Foundation. Dr. Huang recently received the award at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal.
“Optical coherence tomography is the most commonly used eye imaging test in the management of the leading causes of blindness today: macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma,” said Dr. Huang, in the release. “I am proud to be a key contributor to the technology that is preserving vision for people around the world.”
Dr. Huang earned his MD degree from Harvard Medical School, according to his bio. He completed ophthalmology residency training at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California, and fellowship training in corneal diseases and refractive surgery at Emory University.
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