Michael F. Chiang

American ophthalmologist and director of the National Eye Institute

Michael F. Chiang, M.D., Director, National Eye Institute, NIH

Michael F. Chiang is an American ophthalmologist and the director of the National Eye Institute (NEI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He is known for his work in pediatric ophthalmology, retinopathy of prematurity, and the application of medical informatics in ophthalmology.

Early life and education

Michael F. Chiang was born in New York City. He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. He then pursued his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. Following medical school, Chiang completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute. He further specialized in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus through a fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.

Career

Chiang began his academic career at the Columbia University Medical Center, where he served as a faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology. His research focused on the development of telemedicine systems for diagnosing retinopathy of prematurity, a potentially blinding eye disorder that affects premature infants.

In 2010, Chiang joined the faculty at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where he was a professor of ophthalmology and medical informatics. At OHSU, he continued his research on telemedicine and the use of electronic health records in ophthalmology. His work has contributed to the development of standards for electronic health record systems and the integration of artificial intelligence in clinical practice.

National Eye Institute

In 2020, Michael F. Chiang was appointed as the director of the National Eye Institute. As director, he oversees the institute's research programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of eye diseases and developing new treatments. Under his leadership, the NEI has focused on advancing research in areas such as gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and the use of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology.

Research and contributions

Chiang's research has significantly impacted the field of ophthalmology, particularly in the areas of telemedicine and medical informatics. He has published extensively on the use of telemedicine for retinopathy of prematurity screening, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving access to care for premature infants in remote areas. His work in medical informatics has also led to improvements in the design and implementation of electronic health record systems, enhancing their usability and functionality for ophthalmologists.

Awards and honors

Throughout his career, Michael F. Chiang has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to ophthalmology and medical informatics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been recognized for his leadership in advancing the use of technology in medicine.

Related pages

• Ophthalmology
• National Eye Institute
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Medical informatics