Joel Miesfeld, PhD

Credentials: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Medical College of Wisconsin

Position title: Assistant Professor

Email: jmiesfeld@mcw.edu

Website: Miesfeld Lab

Phone: 414-955-7848

Address:
Medical College of Wisconsin
925 North 87th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-955-7848


Education
BS, 2006, University of Wisconsin-Madison
PhD, 2015, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Neuroscience, Medical College of Wisconsin
Postdoc, Cell Biology and Human Anatomy, University of California, Davis

Research Interests
Dr. Miesfeld utilizes a multi-model approach to explore retinal ganglion cell (RGC) genesis and survival during development and disease. RGCs are the pathogenic target in neurogenerative diseases such as glaucoma, for which there is no cure. By investigating the natural progression of RGC development we aim to identify key factors that can be used to stimulate RGC growth, regeneration, and survival to treat congenital and late-onset diseases.

Publications
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